Books in the Mail

"Cooking with Shakespeare" (Feasting with Fiction) by Mark Norton and Andrew Coppolino. Westbury, CT: Greenwood Press, 2008.
978-0313337079. 336 p. $55.

"In addition to being fundamental to the Elizabethan world, food often appears in Shakespeare's plays. Thus by studying the role of food in Shakespeare's works, students can learn much about his era. Written for students and general readers, this book provides a valuable introduction to Shakespearean food culture." Mmm, good!