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Empire of Pleasures: Luxury and Indulgence in the Roman World
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A geography of luxury runs through the literature of Imperial Rome--Persica the golden peaches whose Latin name pinpointed Persia as the source of their world-wide migration--Caecubum, a fine, rare, dry red wine from Campanian vineyards that were once prized, afterwards neglected; these flavors were identified, evaluated and tasted in a single word.
Empire of Pleasures presents an evocative survey of the sensory culture of the Roman Empire, showing how the Romans themselves depicted and visualized their food, wine and entertainments in literature and in art. This fascinating journey envelops the reader in a world devoted to the titillation and fulfillment of the senses, recapturing the Empire as it was sensed and imagined by those who lived in it. At the same time, Andrew Dalby creates a compelling new approach to the work of many of the best known Roman poets.
With numerous illustrations, and recipes to conjure up the luxurious flavors and aromas of Roman literature, Empires of Pleasures will be welcomed by anyone with an interest in classical literature and culture.
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #1404667 in Books
- Published on: 2000-10
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Binding: Hardcover
- 336 pages
Editorial Reviews
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'This book is the ideal companion for the armchair tourist.' - Classical Review
'[A] scholarly and entertaining book about food, sex, and the fizz of social life' - Humphrey Carpenter, Sunday Times
This book is the ideal companion for the armchair tourist. - Classical Review
cholarly and entertaining book about food, sex, and the fizz of social life - Humphrey Carpenter, Sunday Times
About the Author
Andrew Dalby is a historian and linguist. He is also the author of Siren Feasts: A History of Food and Gastronomy in Greece(Routledge 1996), which won the Runciman Prize in 1996 and (with Sally Grainger) The Classical Cookbook (1996).
Customer Reviews
Roman - Italian
What a great book...opened my eyes to a new world food history!
Worth a purchase!
Ian
http://www.bragazzis.com
