Granta 52: Food : The Vital Stuff
por
Ian Jack
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Science Fiction
Formato
Brochura
Páginas
255
Idioma
Inglês
Publicado
Jan 7, 2008
Editora
Granta Magazine
Edição
Granta 52, Winter 1995
ISBN-10
0140141138
ISBN-13
9780140141139
Descrição
In a captivating exploration of sustenance and culture, this collection invites readers to delve into the complexities surrounding food and its profound significance in different societies. Contributing writers weave together vivid narratives that reflect on the human experience, addressing themes of survival, indulgence, and the intertwining of memory with culinary traditions.
Graham Swift's piece transports readers to the bustling environments of urban life, where the act of consumption becomes a mirror to societal structures and personal histories. Meanwhile, J.M. Coetzee offers a contemplative lens on the ethics of eating, challenging readers to examine their relationships with animals and the environment. Through a philosophical approach, he urges a reconsideration of the choices made at the dinner table.
John Lanchester's writing contributes to this tapestry, bringing sharp observations about the modern food industry and its implications on community and belonging. Each author's unique voice adds depth to the discussion of food not merely as nourishment but as a vital thread in the fabric of identity and culture.
With an impressive range of perspectives, this collection invites readers to reflect on their own experiences with food—its pleasures, its challenges, and its capacity to connect or divide. Through thoughtful and engaging prose, the pieces resonate long after the last page, leaving a lingering taste of contemplation and curiosity.
Graham Swift's piece transports readers to the bustling environments of urban life, where the act of consumption becomes a mirror to societal structures and personal histories. Meanwhile, J.M. Coetzee offers a contemplative lens on the ethics of eating, challenging readers to examine their relationships with animals and the environment. Through a philosophical approach, he urges a reconsideration of the choices made at the dinner table.
John Lanchester's writing contributes to this tapestry, bringing sharp observations about the modern food industry and its implications on community and belonging. Each author's unique voice adds depth to the discussion of food not merely as nourishment but as a vital thread in the fabric of identity and culture.
With an impressive range of perspectives, this collection invites readers to reflect on their own experiences with food—its pleasures, its challenges, and its capacity to connect or divide. Through thoughtful and engaging prose, the pieces resonate long after the last page, leaving a lingering taste of contemplation and curiosity.
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