Food in the Novels of Joseph Conrad Eating as Narrative
This book is about the role of food in the works of Joseph Conrad, analysing the social, political and anthropological context of references to meals, eating, food production and cannibalism. It offers a new perspective on the works of Joseph Conrad and p
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Food in the Novels of Joseph Conrad
‘Kim Salmons writes lucidly about Conrad. She also writes about food with zest. The combination is delightful. Salmons’ book promises to transform our understanding of Conrad’s work by situating it within the historical context of the late nineteenth-century production and consumption of food.’ —Christopher GoGwilt, Fordham University, President of the Joseph Conrad Society (US) 2015-2016 ‘Kim Salmons shows how food, from cans of dried soup or jars of beef extract to bombe glacé, permeates Conrad’s fiction. She highlights the importance of rice production, preparation and consumption in Almayer’s Folly and how the history of cannibalism at sea similarly questions colonial assumptions in “Falk”. Through similar attention to the politics of food in The Secret Agent and Under Western Eyes, she establishes food as a significant semantic element in Conrad’s fiction.’ —Robert Hampson, Chair of the Joseph Conrad Society (UK) ‘For this highly original book, Kim Salmons has mined an unusual, yet vital aspect of human life: our need for, and relationship with food. Tracing the consumption of food through a number of tales, Salmons shows how Conrad conceived of food as the site and symbol of various political, colonial and cultural tensions and struggles. This is an exciting new perspective from which to interrogate Conrad’s works, making this book a very welcome addition to Conrad studies.’ —Linda Dryden, Professor of English Literature, Edinburgh Napier University, UK
Kim Salmons
Food in the Novels of Joseph Conrad Eating as Narrative
Kim Salmons St Mary’s University Twickenham, UK
ISBN 978-3-319-56622-1 ISBN 978-3-319-56623-8 (eBook) DOI 10.1007/978-3-319-56623-8 Library of Congress Control Number: 2017937933 © The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s) 2017 This work is subject to copyright. All rights are solely and exclusively licensed by the Publisher, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilms or in any other physical way, and transmission or information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. The publisher, the authors and the editors are safe to assume that the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication. Neither the publisher nor the authors or the editors give a warranty, express or implied, with respect to the material contained herein or for any errors or omissions that may have been made. The publisher remains neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affi
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