'Explores the enduring and passionate bond between the culinary and the carnal' People
A personal ode to the pleasures of food and sex, Isabel Allende brings her magical storytelling powers to exploring the intertwined sensual arts of food and love. Blending personal reminiscence with folklore from around the world, historical legends, and memorable moments from literature, Allende spices her narrative with equal portions of humour and insight, and offers suggestions, both ancient and modern, for everything from luring a lover to reviving flagging virility.
Assembling a feast of fascinating facts about the aphrodisiac powers of food and drink, Aphrodite is celebration of sensual life filled with joy and imagination and an irresistible treat for the senses.
| ISBN: | 9781526693341 |
| Publication date: | 10th September 2026 |
| Author: | Isabel Allende |
| Publisher: | Bloomsbury an imprint of Bloomsbury Publishing (UK) |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 336 pages |
| Genres: |
Sex and sexuality: advice and issues Food and drink: alcoholic beverages Folklore studies / Study of myth (mythology) |
'Explores the enduring and passionate bond between the culinary and the carnal' People
A personal ode to the pleasures of food and sex, Isabel Allende brings her magical storytelling powers to exploring the intertwined sensual arts of food and love. Blending personal reminiscence with folklore from around the world, historical legends, and memorable moments from literature, Allende spices her narrative with equal portions of humour and insight, and offers suggestions, both ancient and modern, for everything from luring a lover to reviving flagging virility.
Assembling a feast of fascinating facts about the aphrodisiac powers of food and drink, Aphrodite is celebration of sensual life filled with joy and imagination and an irresistible treat for the senses.
Aphrodite features in the following genres: Sex and sexuality: advice and issues, Food and drink: alcoholic beverages, Folklore studies / Study of myth (mythology)
Aphrodite is available in Paperback
Aphrodite was written by Isabel Allende and published by Bloomsbury an imprint of Bloomsbury Publishing (UK)
Aphrodite has 336 pages
£9.89