This beautifully illustrated book takes us on a tour through the rich world of mangoes, which inspire fervent devotion across the world. In South Asia, mangoes boast a history steeped in Hindu and Buddhist mythology, even earning a mention in the Kama Sutra. Beyond myth, mangoes hold literary significance as a potent metaphor. While mango-flavoured smoothies grace Western shelves, the true essence of sweet, juicy mangoes or tangy, unripe varieties is a rarity: supermarket offerings often prioritize shelf-life over taste. True mango aficionados savour the sensory delight of over a thousand vibrant varieties, relishing diverse colours, flavours from sweet to sour, textures and fragrances.
| ISBN: | 9781789149159 |
| Publication date: | 1st August 2024 |
| Author: | Constance L Kirker, Mary Newman |
| Publisher: | Reaktion Books |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 184 pages |
| Series: | Edible |
| Genres: |
Cultural studies: food and society |
This beautifully illustrated book takes us on a tour through the rich world of mangoes, which inspire fervent devotion across the world. In South Asia, mangoes boast a history steeped in Hindu and Buddhist mythology, even earning a mention in the Kama Sutra. Beyond myth, mangoes hold literary significance as a potent metaphor. While mango-flavoured smoothies grace Western shelves, the true essence of sweet, juicy mangoes or tangy, unripe varieties is a rarity: supermarket offerings often prioritize shelf-life over taste. True mango aficionados savour the sensory delight of over a thousand vibrant varieties, relishing diverse colours, flavours from sweet to sour, textures and fragrances.
Mango features in the following genres: Cultural studies: food and society
Mango is available in Hardback
Mango was written by Constance L Kirker, Mary Newman and published by Reaktion Books
Mango has 184 pages
Yes it is part of Edible series
£11.69