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Feast of Excess

Author : George Cotkin
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0190218479
Total Pages : 446 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (92 download)

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Download or read book Feast of Excess written by George Cotkin and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2016 with total page 446 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1952, John Cage shocked audiences with 4'33," his composition showcasing the power of silence. From Cage's minimalism to Chris Burden's radical performance art two decades later, the post-war avant-garde sought to liberate the art world by shattering the divide between high and low art.Feast of Excess presents an engaging and accessible portrait of the cultural extremism that emerged in the United States after World War II. This "New Sensibility," as termed by Susan Sontag, was predicated upon excess, pushing and often crossing boundaries whether in the direction of minimalism ormaximalism. Through brief vignette profiles of prominent figures in literature, music, visual art, poetry, theater and journalism, George Cotkin leads readers on a focused journey through the interconnected stories of prominent figures such as Andy Warhol, Anne Sexton, John Cage, John Coltrane, BobDylan, Erica Jong, and Chris Burden, among many others, who broke barriers between artist and audience with their bold, shocking, and headline-grabbing performances.This inventive narrative captures the sentiment of liberation from high and low culture in artistic endeavors spanning from the 1950s to the 1970s and reveals the establishment of excess in American culture as the norm. A detailed emersion in the history of cultural extremism, Feast of Excess leavesreaders to consider the provocative revelation that the essence of excess remains in our culture today, for good and ill.

Poor Man's Feast

Author : Elissa Altman
Publisher : Open Road Media
ISBN 13 : 1504086155
Total Pages : 314 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (4 download)

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Download or read book Poor Man's Feast written by Elissa Altman and published by Open Road Media. This book was released on 2023-03-28 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “[A] smart yet tender tale. . . . Sometimes heartbreaking, often hilarious . . . one of the finest food memoirs of recent years.” —The New York Times Book Review For a woman raised by a weight-obsessed mother and a father who rebelled by sneaking his daughter out to lavish meals at such fine dining establishments as Le Pavillon and La Grenouille, food could be a fraught proposition. Not that this stopped Elissa Altman from pursuing a culinary career. Everything Elissa cooked was inspired by the French haute cuisine she once secretly enjoyed with her dad, from the rare game birds she served at extravagant dinner parties held in her tiny New York City apartment to the eight timbale molds she purchased from Dean & Deluca, just so she could make her food tall. All that elegance was called into question when Elissa fell in love with Susan, a small-town woman whose idea of fine dining was a rustic meal served on her best tag sale TV tray. Susan’s devotion to simple living astounded Elissa, even as it changed the way she thought about food—and the family who taught her everything she understood about it—forever. Based on the James Beard Award–winning blog and filled with twenty-six delicious recipes, Poor Man’s Feast is one woman’s achingly honest, often uproarious journey to making peace with food and finding lasting love. “A brave, generous story about family, food, and finding the way home.” —Molly Wizenberg, New York Times–bestselling author of A Homemade Life “Luminous writing.” —Publishers Weekly “Reminiscent of Elizabeth David, M. F. K. Fisher, A. J. Liebling . . . reflective of Laurie Colwin and her praise of simple, home-cooked, ‘real’ food.” —New York Journal of Books “A beautiful story.” —Deborah Madison, James Beard Award–winning author of Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone

A Feast for the Eyes

Author : Christina Normore
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
ISBN 13 : 022624220X
Total Pages : 274 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (262 download)

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Download or read book A Feast for the Eyes written by Christina Normore and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2015-05 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A Feast for the Eyes is the first book-length study of the court banquets of northwestern Europe in the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries"--Jacket.

The Feast of St. Friend

Author : Arnold Bennett
Publisher : Musson Book Company
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 136 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (319 download)

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Download or read book The Feast of St. Friend written by Arnold Bennett and published by Musson Book Company. This book was released on 1911 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Something has happened to Christmas, or to our hearts; or to both. In order to be convinced of this it is only necessary to compare the present with the past. In the old days of not so long ago the festival began to excite us in November. For weeks the house rustled with charming and thrilling secrets, and with the furtive noises of paper parcels being wrapped and unwrapped; the house was a whispering gallery. The tension of expectancy increased to such a point that there was a positive danger of the cord snapping before it ought to snap. On the Eve we went to bed with no hope of settled sleep. We knew that we should be wakened and kept awake by the waits singing in the cold; and we were glad to be kept awake so. On the supreme day we came downstairs hiding delicious yawns, and cordially pretending that we had never been more fit. The day was different from other days; it had a unique romantic quality, tonic, curative of all ills. On that day even the tooth-ache vanished, retiring far into the wilderness with the spiteful word, the venomous thought, and the unlovely gesture. We sang with gusto "Christians awake, salute the happy morn."

THE FEAST OF ST. FRIEND - Study on the Meaning of Christmas & Holiday Spirit

Author : Arnold Bennett
Publisher : e-artnow
ISBN 13 : 8027301386
Total Pages : 43 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (273 download)

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Download or read book THE FEAST OF ST. FRIEND - Study on the Meaning of Christmas & Holiday Spirit written by Arnold Bennett and published by e-artnow. This book was released on 2017-11-17 with total page 43 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Feast of St. Friend is a sentimental contemplation on the meaning of Christmas, the Christmas spirit, and why the celebration of Christmas and the season of goodwill are important in modern, hectic times. Arnold Bennett (1867-1931) was an English writer. He is best known as a novelist, but he also worked in other fields such as the theatre, journalism, propaganda and films. His best known works include novels The Grand Babylon Hotel and A Man from the North, the self-help book How to Live on 24 Hours a Day and a Christmas book The Feast of St Friend.

HOLIDAY Ultimate Collection

Author : Selma Lagerlöf
Publisher : DigiCat
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 6685 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (596 download)

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Download or read book HOLIDAY Ultimate Collection written by Selma Lagerlöf and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2023-12-16 with total page 6685 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The 'HOLIDAY Ultimate Collection' stands as a monumental anthology, encompassing a vast array of literary styles and themes. From the timeless magic of Dickens' Christmas to the provocative depths of Dostoevsky's existential musings, the collection offers a rich tapestry of holiday narratives that span the gamut of human emotion and experience. It is a compendium that not only celebrates the festive spirit but also explores the profound questions of faith, hope, and redemption that often accompany the season. Highlighting classics such as Shakespeare's poetic finesse and the whimsical tales of Beatrix Potter, this anthology provides readers with a unique exploration of holiday literature through the ages, celebrating both the diversity and the universality of the human condition. The contributing authors of the 'HOLIDAY Ultimate Collection' bring together a remarkable blend of cultural and literary backgrounds, each adding their distinctive voice to the choir of holiday celebrations. The editors have masterfully curated works from luminaries such as Tolstoy, Shakespeare, and Yeats, alongside lesser-known yet equally compelling authors like Ewing and Sedgwick. This collective effort bridges various literary movements and historical periods, from the romanticism of Wordsworth to the realism of Twain, offering a panoramic view of the cultural and social dimensions of holiday literature. The anthology not only serves as a testament to the enduring power of storytelling during festive times but also provides insight into the evolving nature of holiday traditions and reflections across different epochs and geographies. 'HOLIDAY Ultimate Collection' is an indispensable volume for readers seeking to immerse themselves in the rich literary traditions of the holiday season. It invites scholars and enthusiasts alike to traverse the snowy paths of nineteenth-century England, the celebratory fires of medieval Europe, and the serene, starlit nights that have inspired poets and writers for centuries. This collection not only promises a delightful reading experience filled with wonder and nostalgia but also offers a profound educational journey through the history of holiday literature. It beckons readers to embrace the spirit of the season with an open heart and a keen mind, fostering a deeper appreciation for the art of storytelling and the myriad ways it can illuminate the darkest of winters.

The Feast of St. Friend (EasyRead Super Large 24pt Edition)

Author : Arnold Bennett
Publisher : ReadHowYouWant.com
ISBN 13 : 1442979755
Total Pages : 114 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (429 download)

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Download or read book The Feast of St. Friend (EasyRead Super Large 24pt Edition) written by Arnold Bennett and published by ReadHowYouWant.com. This book was released on 2005 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Epistles of Paul the Apostle

Author : Paulus (Apostel, Heiliger)
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 652 pages
Book Rating : 4.B/5 (1 download)

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Download or read book The Epistles of Paul the Apostle written by Paulus (Apostel, Heiliger) and published by . This book was released on 1822 with total page 652 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Feast and Folly

Author : Allen S. Weiss
Publisher : State University of New York Press
ISBN 13 : 0791487881
Total Pages : 172 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (914 download)

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Download or read book Feast and Folly written by Allen S. Weiss and published by State University of New York Press. This book was released on 2012-02-01 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Treats French cuisine as a "fine art," offering both historical background as well as a deep analysis of the social, political, and aesthetic aspects of cuisine and taste.

Foreshadows

Author : John Cumming
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 404 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (321 download)

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Download or read book Foreshadows written by John Cumming and published by . This book was released on 1854 with total page 404 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

"The Feast;" a Harvest Home Sermon ...

Author : Thomas TODD (Rector of Newton, Lincolnshire.)
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 44 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (21 download)

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Download or read book "The Feast;" a Harvest Home Sermon ... written by Thomas TODD (Rector of Newton, Lincolnshire.) and published by . This book was released on 1859 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Joys of Excess

Author : Samuel Pepys
Publisher : Penguin UK
ISBN 13 : 0141966033
Total Pages : 77 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (419 download)

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Download or read book The Joys of Excess written by Samuel Pepys and published by Penguin UK. This book was released on 2011-04-07 with total page 77 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As well as being the most celebrated diarist of all time, Samuel Pepys was also a hearty drinker, eater and connoisseur of epicurean delights, who indulged in every pleasure seventeenth-century London had to offer. Whether he is feasting on barrels of oysters, braces of carps, larks' tongues and copious amounts of wine, merrymaking in taverns until the early hours, attending formal dinners with lords and ladies or entertaining guests at home with his young wife, these irresistible selections from Pepys's diaries provide a frank, high-spirited and vivid picture of the joys of over-indulgence - and the side-effects afterwards.

The Big Book of Christmas Magic: 400+ Holiday Novels, Tales, Poems, Carols & Legends

Author : Selma Lagerlöf
Publisher : Good Press
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 6683 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (596 download)

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Download or read book The Big Book of Christmas Magic: 400+ Holiday Novels, Tales, Poems, Carols & Legends written by Selma Lagerlöf and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-12-10 with total page 6683 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Good Press presents to you a meticulously edited Christmas Classics collection. This ebook has been designed and formatted to the highest digital standards and adjusted for readability on all devices. Content: The Holy Night (Selma Lagerlöf) The Gift of the Magi (O. Henry) A Merry Christmas & Other Christmas Stories (Louisa May Alcott) A Letter from Santa Claus (Mark Twain) Silent Night The Night After Christmas The Child Born at Bethlehem The Adoration of the Shepherds The Visit of the Wise Men As Joseph Was A-Walking The Tale of Peter Rabbit (Beatrix Potter) Where Love Is, God Is (Leo Tolstoy) The Three Kings (Henry Wadsworth Longfellow) A Christmas Carol (Samuel Taylor Coleridge) Life and Adventures of Santa Claus (L. Frank Baum) Christmas At Sea (Robert Louis Stevenson) The Savior Must Have Been A Docile Gentleman (Emily Dickinson) The Heavenly Christmas Tree (Fyodor Dostoevsky) The Little City of Hope (F. Marion Crawford) The First Christmas Of New England (Harriet Beecher Stowe) Christmas in the Olden Time (Walter Scott) Christmas In India (Rudyard Kipling) A Christmas Carol (Charles Dickens) The Twelve Days of Christmas The Wonderful Wizard of OZ (L. Frank Baum) Ring Out, Wild Bells (Alfred Lord Tennyson) Little Lord Fauntleroy (Frances Hodgson Burnett) Black Beauty (Anna Sewell) The Christmas Child (Hesba Stretton) Granny's Wonderful Chair (Frances Browne) The Romance of a Christmas Card (Kate Douglas Wiggin) Wind in the Willows (Kenneth Grahame) The Wonderful Life - Story of the life and death of our Lord (Hesba Stretton) The Christmas Angel (A. Brown) Christmas at Thompson Hall (Anthony Trollope) Christmas Every Day (William Dean Howells) The Lost Word (Henry van Dyke) The Nutcracker and the Mouse King (E. T. A. Hoffmann) The Little Match Girl The Elves and the Shoemaker Mother Holle The Star Talers Snow-White...

Rediscover Your Holiday Sparkle: 400+ Christmas Novels, Stories, Poems, Carols & Legends

Author : Selma Lagerlöf
Publisher : DigiCat
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 6678 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (596 download)

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Download or read book Rediscover Your Holiday Sparkle: 400+ Christmas Novels, Stories, Poems, Carols & Legends written by Selma Lagerlöf and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2022-06-12 with total page 6678 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'Rediscover Your Holiday Sparkle: 400+ Christmas Novels, Stories, Poems, Carols & Legends' stands as an unprecedented anthology that elegantly weaves together the diverse tapestries of holiday literature. Spanning centuries and embracing a multitude of literary styles – from the transformative social narratives of Charles Dickens to the intimate poetic reflections of Emily Dickinson – this collection encompasses the profound, the heartwarming, and the magical realms of Christmas. Each piece has been meticulously selected to highlight the myriad ways in which the holiday season has inspired some of the most eminent writers in history, making this compilation a treasure trove of cultural and literary significance. The anthology's vast range of offerings ensures that every reader can find a piece that resonates, be it a story that kindles warmth or a poem that reflects on the deeper meanings of the season. The contributing authors and editors, hailing from varied times and lands, bring their unique voices to a common theme – the celebration of Christmas. Their backgrounds span the gamut of the literary spectrum, from iconic figures like Shakespeare and Tolstoy, who need no introduction, to those like Beatrix Potter and Selma Lagerlöf, whose works have touched hearts in more specific but no less significant ways. This collection aligns with various historical, cultural, and literary movements, illustrating how the holiday season has been a perennial source of inspiration across ages and cultures. The anthology thereby serves as a microcosm of global literary heritage, offering insights into the universal human condition through the lens of Christmas celebrations. Scholars and casual readers alike are invited to delve into 'Rediscover Your Holiday Sparkle' for an unparalleled exploration of Christmas as depicted in literature. This anthology not only promises to rekindle the joy and wonder of the holiday season but also offers a unique educational journey through the evolution of Christmas-themed writing. It is an essential addition to the libraries of those who appreciate the richness of holiday traditions and the powerful narratives that have shaped them over centuries. Within its pages lies the opportunity to engage with the works of legendary authors in a new light and to foster a deeper appreciation for the art of storytelling around the theme of Christmas.

Feast from the Mideast

Author : Faye Levy
Publisher : Harper Collins
ISBN 13 : 0060093617
Total Pages : 423 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (6 download)

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Download or read book Feast from the Mideast written by Faye Levy and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2003-10 with total page 423 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the Fertile Crescent, where agriculture began, to the extravagant tables of Ottoman emperors, the Mideast boasts a surpassingly rich culinary heritage. In Faye Levy's Feast from the Mideast, the acclaimed food journalist and cookbook author brings 250 time-honored recipes into the twenty-first-century American kitchen. Accessible and authentic dishes, helpful shopping tips, and Faye Levy's trademark user-friendly approach make this book a must-have introduction to a vibrant international cuisine. For almost three decades, Faye Levy has shopped, cooked, and dined her way through the Mideast, and her enthusiasm for this flavorful, unfussy cuisine will inspire you to make these ancient culinary traditions your own. Featuring the bold flavors and simple, healthy techniques of more than ten countries, this collection has dishes for every occasion, from dinner-party feasts to quick and healthy weekday meals. Faye Levy's repertoire of fresh, mouthwatering specialties will add excitement and boldness to any meal, whether it's a simple sandwich enlivened by a zesty Grilled Eggplant Sesame Dip, or elegant Grilled Lamb Chops spiced up with Garlic Cumin Tomato Salsa. Ms. Levy takes readers beyond hummus and falafel—although she offers stellar recipes for both of these classics. Feast from the Mideast offers a veritable banquet of authentic, tempting dishes and is the ultimate all-in-one guide to the wholesome cuisines of these historic, sun-drenched lands.

Thrift and Thriving in America

Author : Joshua Yates
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0199339767
Total Pages : 640 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (993 download)

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Download or read book Thrift and Thriving in America written by Joshua Yates and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2011-07-29 with total page 640 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thrift is a powerful and evolving moral ideal, disposition, and practice that has indelibly marked the character of American life since its earliest days. Its surprisingly multifaceted character opens a number of expansive vistas for analysis, not only in the American past, but also in its present. Thrift remains, if perhaps in unexpected and counter-intuitive ways, intensely relevant to the complex issues of contemporary moral and economic life. Thrift and Thriving in America is a collection of groundbreaking essays from leading scholars on the seminal importance of thrift to American culture and history. From a rich diversity of disciplinary perspectives, the volume shows that far from the narrow and attenuated rendering of thrift as a synonym of saving and scrimping, thrift possess an astonishing capaciousness and dynamism, and that the idiom of thrift has, in one form or another, served as the primary language for articulating the normative dimensions of economic life throughout much of American history. The essays put thrift in a more expansive light, revealing its compelling etymology-its sense of "thriving." This deeper meaning has always operated as the subtext of thrift and at times has even been invoked to critique its more restricted notions. So understood, thrift moves beyond the instrumentalities of "more or less" and begs the question: what does it mean and take to thrive? Thoroughly examining how Americans have answered this question, Thrift and Thriving in America provides fascinating insight into evolving meanings of material wellbeing, and of the good life and the good society more generally, and will serve as a perennial resource on a notion that has and will continue to shape and define American life.

Commensality: From Everyday Food to Feast

Author : Susanne Kerner
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 0857857193
Total Pages : 290 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (578 download)

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Download or read book Commensality: From Everyday Food to Feast written by Susanne Kerner and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2015-02-26 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Throughout time and in every culture, human beings have eaten together. Commensality - eating and drinking at the same table - is a fundamental social activity, which creates and cements relationships. It also sets boundaries, including or excluding people according to a set of criteria defined by the society. Particular scholarly attention has been paid to banquets and feasts, often hosted for religious, ritualistic or political purposes, but few studies have considered everyday commensality. Commensality: From Everyday Food to Feast offers an insight into this social practice in all its forms, from the most basic and mundane meals to the grandest occasions. Bringing together insights from anthropologists, archaeologists and historians, this volume offers a vast historical scope, ranging from the Late Neolithic period (6th millennium BC), through the Middle Ages, to the present day. The sixteen chapters include case studies from across the world, including the USA, Bolivia, China, Southeast Asia, Iran, Turkey, Portugal, Denmark and the UK. Connecting these diverse analyses is an understanding of commensality's role as a social and political tool, integral to the formation of personal and national identities. From first experiences of commensality in the sharing of food between a mother and child, to the inaugural dinner of the American president, this collection of essays celebrates the variety of human life and society.