The Boastful Chef: The Discourse of Food in Ancient Greek Comedy
by John Wilkins
Title:
The Boastful Chef: The Discourse of Food in Ancient Greek Comedy
Author:
John Wilkins
Format:
Hardback
Number of pages:
496 pages
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-13:
9780199240685
EAN:
9780199240685
Classifications:
Literature: history and criticism
Weight (g):
561
Dimensions (mm):
198 x 129 x 31
Publication Country:
United Kingdom
Language:
English
Condition:
New
Price:£300.00
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Description
This is a book about Greek culture. It explains why Greek comedy picked out food in particular as a cultural marker. Hundreds of comic fragments are quoted in translation. The development of comedy is explored together with comic creativity as poets sought to represent 'reality' (figs or cooking-pots) on the stage.
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