The Shakespeare Cookbook by Andrew Dalby

The Shakespeare Cookbook by Andrew Dalby

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Shakespeare's working life, from about 1590 to 1615, was not only a period of rich activity on the London stage, but also one of prolific writing and publishing about food. This book explores the plays alongside contemporary recipes to offer insight into daily life and gastronomy in Shakespeare's London.

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The Shakespeare Cookbook by Andrew Dalby

Shakespeare's working life, from about 1590 to 1615, was not only a period of rich activity on the London stage, but also one of prolific writing and publishing about food. This book explores the plays alongside contemporary recipes to offer insight into daily life and gastronomy in Shakespeare's London.
Andrew Dalby is a linguist and historian living in France. He is an honorary fellow of the Institute of Linguists and the author of Dictionary of Languages (Columbia, 1998) and the Guide to World Language Dictionaries. He is also the author of several award-winning books on the history of food and wine, including Siren Feasts: A History of Food and Gastronomy in Greece, Empire of Pleasures: Luxury and Indulgence in the Roman Empire, and Dangerous Tastes: Spices in World History.
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ISBN 13 9780714123356
ISBN 10 0714123358
Title The Shakespeare Cookbook
Author Andrew Dalby
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher British Museum Press
Year published 2012-08-13
Number of pages 144
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