Brigid Allen
Published: 1995
Total Pages: 440
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In this smorgasbord of criticism, observation, and reflection, Allen has assembled a splendid, soup-to-nuts cornucopia of comment and opinion on food from some of the greatest writers thoughout the ages. From royal banquets to afternoon snacks, from the Bible to George Orwell, these selections illustrate how food defines taste and character, contributes to atmosphere, and evokes emotion and humor.