Cobb's Bill-of-Fare by Irvin S. Cobb
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About this eBook
| Author | Cobb, Irvin S. (Irvin Shrewsbury), 1876-1944 |
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| Illustrator | Newell, Peter, 1862-1924 |
| Illustrator | Preston, James M., 1873-1962 |
| Title | Cobb's Bill-of-Fare |
| Note | Reading ease score: 62.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "Cobb's Bill-of-Fare" by Irvin S. Cobb is a humorous collection of essays written in the early 20th century. The book explores various aspects of American culture, particularly focusing on the joys and challenges of dining and the author's nostalgic reflections on food, music, art, and sports in America. Through witty anecdotes and keen observations, Cobb paints a picture of American life during this period. The opening of the book introduces a character who enters a bustling restaurant with a deep craving for the simple and hearty foods of his youth, yearning for authentic American fare rather than the fanciful dishes he has encountered elsewhere. As he orders traditional dishes like turkey with cranberry sauce and mashed potatoes, he humorously recounts the struggles and disappointments of finding true comfort food in a culinary world filled with pretentiousness. This scene sets the tone for the essays that follow, where Cobb combines nostalgia with satire, revealing both the beauty and absurdity of American culture, while also exploring topics such as music and the arts. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Essays |
| Subject | Wit and humor |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 24595 |
| Release Date | Feb 13, 2008 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 485 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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