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100 1 _aCarey, Henry,
_d1687?-1743
245 1 2 _aA Learned Dissertation on Dumpling (1726) :
_b[and] Pudding and Dumpling Burnt to Pot. Or a Compleat Key to the Dissertation on Dumpling (1727)
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2009
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2009-02-17
508 _aE-text prepared by Louise Hope, Chris Curnow, Joseph Cooper, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net)
520 _a"A Learned Dissertation on Dumpling" by Henry Carey is a satiric pamphlet written in the early 18th century. This work humorously examines the culinary and cultural significance of dumplings, using them as a vehicle to critique contemporary politics and social issues in Britain, particularly focusing on key political figures of the time. The book employs the metaphor of food to address themes of corruption, favoritism, and the nature of public life, making it a witty blend of culinary commentary and political satire. At the start of the dissertation, the author introduces a history of dumpling-eating, attributing its arrival in Britain to Julius Caesar and humorously depicting the cultural evolution of traditional British dumplings. The narrative showcases Sir John Pudding, a character that embodies the essence of culinary excellence and serves as a symbolic representation of political figures, examining how their appetites might relate to corruption and social standing. The author mixes historical anecdotes, culinary creativity, and playful language to create a rich tapestry that critiques the political landscape of the time while celebrating the simplicity and pleasure of good food. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aSatire, English
653 _aDumplings -- Humor
653 _aPuddings -- Humor
700 1 _aMacey, Samuel L.
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/28105
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