Al dente
David Winner
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Al dente
by David Winner
Published
2012
Publisher
Simon & Schuster
Pages
293
ISBN-13
9781847374356
ISBN-10
1847374352
Description
This highly original interpretation of Rome's history, culture, art and religion takes the form of a book about food that's not really about food at all. During his first two years in Rome, David Winner found himself in turn amazed and overwhelmed by its physical, historical and cultural vastness. Then a chance encounter with an extraordinary pudding provided him with the means to start digesting his surroundings. That evening he was struck by the significance of the Roman attitude to food: a unique and unequivocal relationship between sustenance and existence, where every last aspect of life is (and always has been) 'pickled in alimentation'. In Al Dente, Winner takes us on a stroll through the city as he muses idiosyncratically on all things comestible and much else besides.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Al dente?
This edition of Al dente has approximately 293 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Al dente?
For most readers, Al dente typically takes between 6h 6m and 4h 4m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 73,250 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 4h 53m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 10 days • Estimated word count: 73,250 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Al dente?
The estimated word count for Al dente is approximately 73,250 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Al dente?
Al dente was written by David Winner.
When was Al dente published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2012. The original work may have been published on a different date.