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This book is an overview of significant episodes of food and its consumption in major canonical literary works from the medieval period to the twenty-first century. This volume contextualises these works with reference to pertinent historical and cultural materials such as cookery books, diaries and guides to good health, in order to engage with the critical debate on food and literature and how ideas of food have developed over the centuries.

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. -- .

Exploring the intersection of colonialism and gender, this analysis delves into Edmund Spenser's Faerie Queene within the framework of English history. It highlights Spenser's views on the Irish, particularly through themes of sexual promiscuity, Catholicism, and miscegenation. The study further examines the textual dynamics shaped by Spenser's relationship with Queen Elizabeth and his experiences in Ireland, offering a nuanced understanding of his poetry's socio-political context.