Jean Paul häppchenweise

Jean Paul was not only a great and very successful writer, but also a big eater and connoisseur. The brilliance and vivacity of his writing continue to impress readers to this day. His works and letters are filled with dishes he particularly loved, which he enjoyed at gatherings and described with delight—along with recipes he discovered in contemporary cookbooks and mentioned in his novels. Beate Roth has joyfully delved into Jean Paul's texts, found beautiful quotes, and expertly recreated and photographed the dishes described within. This has resulted in a wonderful, lavishly illustrated book that brings us closer to the poet and man Jean Paul in a whole new way, telling many surprising stories about the cultural history of food and inviting us to read and enjoy. It is an original and representative gift—especially in light of the Jean-Paul Year 2025.