This author delves into nineteenth-century literature and culture, with a particular focus on how the Victorian era depicted themes of food, dining, hunger, and fasting. Their work explores the intricate connections between cookery books and fiction, representations of famine, and the politics of feast and fast in classic texts. Further ambitious projects include a monograph on Victorian hunger and a cultural history of the Victorian dining room, shedding more light on these fascinating aspects of the era. The author also investigates Victorian constructions of celebrity and their impact on literary circles, reflecting a broader interest in the cultural interactions of the period.
Three sixteenth century dietaries makes a significant contribution to our understanding of early modern culture. It provides the first modern edition of three of the most important dietaries of the time - with the texts offering advice on the best ways to maintain well-being. -- .