Cobb's Bill-of-Fare by Irvin S. Cobb

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Author Cobb, Irvin S. (Irvin Shrewsbury), 1876-1944
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
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EBook-No. 24595
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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