Presents a historical analysis of Shakespeare and food that provides insights into early modern attitudes to the body and domestic life. This dictionary analyzes Shakespeare's language of food. It provides an historically accurate account of the role of food in early modern culture and the way this intersected with Shakespeare's writings.
Author Biography
Joan Fitzpatrick is a Lecturer in English at Loughborough University, UK. Her most recent book is Food in Shakespeare: Early Modern Dietaries and the Plays (Ashgate, 2007).
Reviews
'How many varieties of birds are eaten in Shakespeare's plays? The place to look is Shakespeare and the Language of Food.' -- Times Literary Supplement
