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SUMMARY: As everybody knows, oysters are the ultimate aphrodisiac. Casanova famously ate 50 raw oysters every morning with his mistress of the moment, in a bathtub designed for two. As well as an aphrodisiac, since the earliest times, the oyster has been an inspiration to philosophers, artists, poets, chefs, gourmets, epicures and jewelers. It has been pursued by poachers and thieves, and defended by police, and Acts of Parliament. In this book, literary historian and radio broadcaster Rebecca Stott gathers together the extraordinary history of the oyster and its pearl. She shows how this curious creature has been used and depicted in human culture, and what it has variously meant to those who either love or loathe it. Imprint page 6 Contents 7 Prologue: On Oysters and Memory 9 1 Oyster Biographies 15 2 Oyster Culture 36 3 The Rise and Fall of the Oyster 56 4 Oysters and Gluttony 85 5 Oyster Flesh: Desire and Abjection 103 6 Oyster Philosophies 118 7 Oyster Arts 133 8 Oysters, Sex and Seduction 157 9 Pearl 173 Epilogue: Tonguing Oysters 206 Timeline of the Oyster 212 References 214 Bibliography 222 Oyster Recipes 225 A Selection of Oyster Bars and Restaurants 231 Acknowledgements 2

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Author

Rebecca Stott

Publisher

Reaktion Books

Published

2004

Language

EN

ISBN

9781861894946

Category

nonfiction

Subjects

Art, Cooking, Nature