The Austrian Manuscript Cookery Book in the Long Eighteenth Century: Studies of Form and Function
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This book provides a basic typology of manuscript cookery books and investigates the work situation of women in eighteenth-century Austria, making a significant contribution to knowledge of reading and writing in the region.
Format: Hardback
Length: 276 pages
Publication date: 17 March 2022
Publisher: Peter Lang AG
The question of what a manuscript cookery book is or can be remains far from settled. Through extensive archival research, this book establishes a comprehensive typology of manuscript cookery books, delving into their various functions and roles in the lives of their owners. It explores the manuscript cookery book as a memory aid, a practical instruction manual, a standalone literary work, and a showcase. Additionally, the author conducts an insightful analysis of the educational role of these manuscripts and their significance as tools for professional cooks, shedding light on the work situation of women in eighteenth-century Austria. This work constitutes a significant contribution to closing knowledge gaps and enhancing our understanding of reading and writing practices in eighteenth-century Austria.
The question of what a manuscript cookery book is or can be remains far from settled. Through extensive archival research, this book establishes a comprehensive typology of manuscript cookery books, delving into their various functions and roles in the lives of their owners. It explores the manuscript cookery book as a memory aid, a practical instruction manual, a standalone literary work, and a showcase. Additionally, the author conducts an insightful analysis of the educational role of these manuscripts and their significance as tools for professional cooks, shedding light on the work situation of women in eighteenth-century Austria. This work constitutes a significant contribution to closing knowledge gaps and enhancing our understanding of reading and writing practices in eighteenth-century Austria.
Weight: 429g
Dimension: 210 x 148 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783631856574
Edition number: New ed
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