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Discover the exquisite anthology, 'Eating Words', edited by acclaimed literary critic Sandra M. Gilbert and celebrated restaurant critic Roger Porter. This 512-page masterpiece offers readers a rich journey through the art of food writing, showcasing an extraordinary range of styles and perspectives. Spanning history, culture, and the human experience, this book features thought-provoking essays and vivid storytelling from culinary icons like Julia Child and Anthony Bourdain, as well as unexpected voices such as Hemingway and David Foster Wallace. Explore the diverse sections including 'Food Politics', 'Hunger Games', and 'At the Family Hearth', which delve into the intricate relationship between food and our lives. Whether you're a seasoned chef, a passionate home cook, or simply a food enthusiast, this groundbreaking collection is a must-have addition to your library. Perfect for those seeking culinary inspiration or insight into the historical significance of food across cultures. Delight in the flavors and nuances of food writing today and enrich your understanding of gastronomy's literary side. Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780393353518
Year: 2016
Publisher: W W Norton & Company
Pages: 512
Description:
Edited by influential literary critic Sandra M. Gilbert and award-winning restaurant critic and professor of English Roger Porter, Eating Words gathers food writing of literary distinction and vast historical sweep into one groundbreaking volume. Beginning with the taboos of the Old Testament and the tastes of ancient Rome, and including travel essays, polemics, memoirs, and poems, the book is divided into sections such as "Food Writing Through History," "At the Family Hearth," "Hunger Games: The Delight and Dread of Eating," "Kitchen Practices," and "Food Politics." Selections from writings by Julia Child, Anthony Bourdain, Bill Buford, Michael Pollan, Molly O'Neill, Calvin Trillin, and Adam Gopnik, along with works by authors not usually associated with gastronomy”Maxine Hong Kingston, Henry Louis Gates Jr., Hemingway, Chekhov, and David Foster Wallace”enliven and enrich this comprehensive anthology. "We are living in the golden age of food writing," proclaims Ruth Reichl in her preface to this savory banquet of literature, a must-have for any food lover. Eating Words shows how right she is.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780393353518
Year: 2016
Publisher: W W Norton & Company
Pages: 512
Description:
Edited by influential literary critic Sandra M. Gilbert and award-winning restaurant critic and professor of English Roger Porter, Eating Words gathers food writing of literary distinction and vast historical sweep into one groundbreaking volume. Beginning with the taboos of the Old Testament and the tastes of ancient Rome, and including travel essays, polemics, memoirs, and poems, the book is divided into sections such as "Food Writing Through History," "At the Family Hearth," "Hunger Games: The Delight and Dread of Eating," "Kitchen Practices," and "Food Politics." Selections from writings by Julia Child, Anthony Bourdain, Bill Buford, Michael Pollan, Molly O'Neill, Calvin Trillin, and Adam Gopnik, along with works by authors not usually associated with gastronomy”Maxine Hong Kingston, Henry Louis Gates Jr., Hemingway, Chekhov, and David Foster Wallace”enliven and enrich this comprehensive anthology. "We are living in the golden age of food writing," proclaims Ruth Reichl in her preface to this savory banquet of literature, a must-have for any food lover. Eating Words shows how right she is.