When You Lunch with the Emperor

from EricCostello

Another anthology of Bemelmans' work put out by Overlook press; a number of these stories have appeared in other Bemelmans' books. There are a number of the author's line drawings, which liven up this collection. How much of the biographical stuff is made up for entertainment, and how much is rea...

from bensdad00

Short, mostly autobiographical fiction pieces excerpted from Ludwig writings. A memorable voice, a penchant for the bittersweet. and writing in a time period on the distant edge of living memory makes for an enjoyable read.

from bensdad00

Short, mostly autobiographical fiction pieces excerpted from Ludwig writings. A memorable voice, a penchant for the bittersweet. and writing in a time period on the distant edge of living memory makes for an enjoyable read.