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Like New: A book in excellent condition. Cover is shiny and undamaged, and the dust jacket is ...
EAN
9780231152501
ISBN
9780231152501
Release Year
2010
Book Title
Cheese, Pears, and History in a Proverb
Translator
Beth A. Brombert
Contributor
Beth A. Brombert (Translated by)
ISBN-10
0231152507
Genre
Society & Culture
Country of Origin
US
Release Date
08/20/2010
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Product Identifiers

Publisher
Columbia University Press
ISBN-10
0231152507
ISBN-13
9780231152501
eBay Product ID (ePID)
92282025

Product Key Features

Number of Pages
128 Pages
Publication Name
Cheese, Pears, and History in a Proverb
Language
English
Subject
Specific Ingredients / Fruit, Agriculture & Food (See Also Political Science / Public Policy / Agriculture & Food Policy), History, Europe / General, European / Italian
Publication Year
2010
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Literary Criticism, Cooking, Social Science, History
Author
Massimo Montanari
Series
Arts and Traditions of the Table: Perspectives on Culinary History Ser.
Format
Hardcover

Dimensions

Item Height
0.7 in
Item Weight
10.6 Oz
Item Length
8.5 in
Item Width
5.8 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Scholarly & Professional
LCCN
2010-006619
Reviews
" Cheese, Pears, and History in a Proverb is a fine example of the historian Massimo Montanari's studies of what food means and what purposes it can serve." -- Thea Lenarduzzi, Times Literary Supplement, An eloquent and thoroughly researched account of that famous proverb 'do not let the peasant know how good cheese is with pears,' wherein the history and pleasure of the table unite. More than a tribute to this delightful combination, this book is a cultural history that explores social and economic relations fashioned from a seemingly innocent alliance, providing a lens through which to view social conflict., Cheese, Pears, and History in a Proverb is a fine example of the historian Massimo Montanari's studies of what food means and what purposes it can serve., A remarkable essay in gastrohermeneutics. Massimo Montanari succinctly unravels a puzzle of a proverb, utilizing a stunning array of primary sources, from medical theory and cookbooks to agronomic and literary texts. Surprising and fascinating discoveries on the social meaning of food are revealed. While reading, a wedge of cheese and sliced pears are highly recommended.
Dewey Edition
22
Grade From
College Graduate Student
Illustrated
Yes
Dewey Decimal
394.1/2
Table Of Content
Series Editor's Preface by Albert Sonnenfeld Acknowledgments 1. A Proverb to Decipher 2. A Wedding Announcement 3. Peasant Fare 4. When Rustic Food Becomes the Fashion 5. A Hard Road to Ennoblement 6. The Ideology of Difference and Strategies of Appropriation 7. A High-Born Fruit 8. When Desire Conflicts with Health 9. Peasants and Knights 10. To Savor (To Know) / Taste (Good Taste) 11. How a Proverb Is Born 12. "Do Not Share Pears with Your Master": The Proverb as the Site of Class Conflict References Index
Synopsis
At first, cheese and its visceral, earthy pleasures were treated as the food of Polyphemus, the uncivilized man-beast. The pear, on the other hand, became the symbol of ephemeral, luxuriant pleasure-an indulgence of the social elite. Joined together, cheese and pears adopted an exclusive savoir faire, especially as the "natural phenomenon" of taste evolved into a cultural attitude. Montanari's delectable history straddles written and oral traditions, economic and social relations, and thrills in the power of mental representation. His ultimate discovery shows that the enduring proverb, so wrapped up in history, operates not only as a repository of shared wisdom but also as a rich locus of social conflict., "Do not let the peasant know how good cheese is with pears" goes the old saying. Intrigued by these words and their portent, Massimo Montanari unravels their origin and utility. Perusing archival cookbooks, agricultural and dietary treatises, literary works, and anthologies of beloved sayings, he finds in the nobility's demanding palates and delicate stomachs a compelling recipe for social conduct. At first, cheese and its visceral, earthy pleasures were treated as the food of Polyphemus, the uncivilized man-beast. The pear, on the other hand, became the symbol of ephemeral, luxuriant pleasure-an indulgence of the social elite. Joined together, cheese and pears adopted an exclusive savoir faire, especially as the "natural phenomenon" of taste evolved into a cultural attitude. Montanari's delectable history straddles written and oral traditions, economic and social relations, and thrills in the power of mental representation. His ultimate discovery shows that the enduring proverb, so wrapped up in history, operates not only as a repository of shared wisdom but also as a rich locus of social conflict.
LC Classification Number
GT2855.M66 2010

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