Cigalon (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781417987115)

Cigalon is a novel by the renowned French author Marcel Pagnol. The book is set in the small town of Aubagne in the south of France and follows the story of a restaurant owner named Cigalon. Cigalon is known for his exceptional cooking skills and his refusal to serve any dish that he deems unworthy of his culinary standards. Despite his success, Cigalon is a humble man who values his relationships with his customers and takes pride in his work.The novel explores themes of class, loyalty, and the importance of tradition. Cigalon's restaurant is a place where people from all walks of life come to enjoy good food and company. However, when a wealthy businessman comes to town and offers Cigalon a large sum of money to cook for him exclusively, Cigalon faces a difficult decision. He must choose between his loyalty to his regular customers and the financial security that the businessman's offer would provide.Throughout the novel, Pagnol uses vivid descriptions of the food that Cigalon prepares to create a rich sensory experience for the reader. The story is also infused with humor and a deep appreciation for the simple pleasures of life. Overall, Cigalon is a charming and heartwarming novel that celebrates the joys of good food, friendship, and tradition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Michel Pagnol, Marcel Pagnol
ISBN-10: 1417987111
ISBN-13: 9781417987115
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 01/11/2005
Pages: 160
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.54lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.37d