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The Rituals of Dinner: The Origins, Evolution, Eccentricities and Meaning Of Table Manners
The Rituals of Dinner The Origins Evolution Eccentricities and Meaning Of Table Manners
Author: Margaret Visser
With an acute eye and an irrepressible wit, Margaret Visser takes a fascinating look at the way we eat our meals. From the ancient Greeks to modern yuppies, from cannibalism and the taking of the Eucharist to formal dinners and picnics, she thoroughly defines the eating ritual.
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ISBN-13: 9780140170795
ISBN-10: 0140170790
Publication Date: 7/1/1992
Pages: 448
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Publisher: Penguin (Non-Classics)
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
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A brilliant and insightful analysis of the culture of the dinner table and all that the elements of it mean. Everything from the evolution of the fork to the significance of seating arrangements is discussed in vivid detail.


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