Die Moral des Hotels: Tischgespräche

In a bustling, cosmopolitan hotel, a charismatic host gathers an ever‑changing circle of guests—art critics, economists, industrialists, a London tailor, even a bishop—to share meals and conversation. Over fine cuisine, fragrant coffee, and the curl of cigar smoke, the dialogue drifts from the subtleties of taste to the larger moral questions of modern life. The host’s keen eye for the hidden traps of polite society turns each dinner into a lively study of human folly and aspiration.

The book captures these table talks as a series of witty, thought‑provoking exchanges that reveal the characters’ ambitions, pretensions, and occasional vulnerabilities. Readers are invited to sit at the table, savor the interplay of ideas, and reflect on how the simple act of sharing a meal can both illuminate and obscure the truths we carry. It’s an intimate portrait of a world where philosophy and flavor meet, inviting listeners to consider the ethics of hospitality and the art of conversation.