Mary Webb’s strange and haunting novel Precious Bane, which was first published in 1924, is an evocative account of rural life, its traditions and superstitions. Continue reading “Food, folklore and superstition”
Category: 20th century literature
Men, women and food
Barbara Pym’s delightfully comic novel Jane and Prudence, which was published in 1953, focuses on the unlikely friendship between the two titular characters. Continue reading “Men, women and food”
Christmas Cake – again
With Christmas being just over five weeks away, and faced with a quieter weekend than normal, it seemed an opportune moment to make this year’s Christmas cake. Continue reading “Christmas Cake – again”
Food and performance
In my last post I wrote about the three adopted sisters in Noel Streatfeild’s Ballet Shoes and how they seek to improve their fortunes through performance, both acting and dance. Continue reading “Food and performance”