Virgil the Necromancer: Studies in Virgilian Legends Review
1934. This volume is from the Harvard Studies in Comparative Literature with a focus on Virgil. Contents: The First Four Hundred Years; the Talismanic Art; Saint Virgilius?; The Pneumatical Sage; Virgil in the Basket; The Mage_s Revenge; La Bocca Della Verita; Caesar_s Sepulture; The Virgilius Romance; Iconography; Shades of Shadows; and Poeta Doctus et Magus.
English Fairy Tales and Legends Review
“English Fairy Tales and Legends” is a collection of 43 traditional stories that recount the adventures of giants, witches, princes, princesses, and animals. These are real fairy tales and not watered down tales with a happy ending. Though not politically correct in every way, “English Fairy Tales and Legends” is true to the spirit of children’s stories. Along with the classics (e.g. Jack the Giant Killer and Tom Thumb) there are lesser-known tales full of real suspense, action, ghosts, magic, really wicked stepmothers, love lost, imps, and fairies. And no guns. English Fairy Tales and Legends provides the little stressors that Disney doesn't, so that the effect is genuine - real anxiety, and real relief at the point of resolution. You can never be sure that there will be a wedding at the end of any story. This book also has beautiful word-play and rhythm. A real keeper!
Their Last Suppers: Legends of History and Their Final Meals Review
Did you know that Adolf Hitler was a vegetarian and his longtime private chef was Jewish? What dish played an integral role in Marilyn Monroe's unsuccessful bid to woo back Bobby Kennedy? Part historical narrative and part grilling guide and cookbook, Andrew Caldwell's Their Last Suppers: Legends of History and Their Final Meals guides history buffs and gourmands alike through gastronomically inspired biographical accounts of more than 20 legendary personalities.
Unearthing recipes as far back as 323 B.C., Caldwell, the History Chef, provides insight into 2,000 years of culinary lore. Each historical figure's profile includes a brief description of pursuits and accomplishments as well as little-known anecdotes, popular foods of his or her time period, recipes for the figure's actual last meal, and cooking tips. Because the kitchens of Montezuma, Caesar, and other notables profiled within the book were often very basic, Caldwell brings their fare into modern kitchens, although he strongly believes that, whenever possible, grills and open fires should be used for most dishes and therefore provides specific preparation tips throughout.
From the Titanic's 12-course tasting menu to personal recipes for Princess Diana's Favorite Watercress Soup, Elvis Presley's Fried Peanut Butter and Banana Sandwich, Julius Caesar's Ambrosia, Cleopatra's Hummus, and Stone Crab a la Kennedy, historians and foodies alike will relish the trivia and tastings paired within Their Last Suppers: Legends of History and Their Final Meals.
The Mammoth Book of Arthurian Legends Review
Featuring Galahad, Lancelot, Gawain, and other favorite characters from the Age of Chivalry, this mammoth collection of 40 stories includes tales of heroism and wizardry by John Steinbeck, Brian Stableford, Tanith Lee, and many others.
