The Shakespeare Cookbook

By Maureen Dalby and Andrew Dalby

Shakespeare's working life, from about 1590 to 1615, was not only a period of rich activity on the London stage, but also one of prolific writing and publishing about food. Shakespeare himself used food in many of his plays: from memorable banquet scenes, to the use of food and feasting as metaphor. This fascinating book explores the plays alongside contemporary recipes to offer modern-day cooks a unique insight into daily life and gastronomy in Shakespeare's London.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0714123358
• ISBN13: 9780714123356
• Release Date: July 2012
• Publisher: British Museum Press
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 0.98 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.6" x 9.5"