Plum Pudding: Of Divers Ingredients, Discreetly Blended & Seasoned
By Christopher Morley
Length5h 19m
About this audiobook
In "Plum Pudding: Of Divers Ingredients, Discreetly Blended & Seasoned," Christopher Morley crafts a delightful culinary and literary feast, melding essay, humor, and memoir into a rich tapestry. Morley's prose is whimsical yet introspective, reflecting the style of early 20th-century American literature, where the personal often intertwines with broader cultural commentary. In this work, he explores not just the act of cooking but the deeper connections food creates among people, revealing how communal meals serve as a proxy for societal interactions and values of the time. The book unfolds through a series of vignettes infused with wit and nostalgia, providing a unique lens on the culinary landscape of the era. Christopher Morley, an influential writer and journalist, was deeply engaged with the literary and social currents of his time. His experiences in New York's vibrant culture, alongside his personal passion for gastronomy, informed his writing. A co-founder of the "The Bookman," Morley was immersed in a milieu that celebrated storytelling, making him a perfect conduit for exploring the intersections of food, literature, and human experience. "Plum Pudding" is a charming odyssey that will resonate with food enthusiasts, literary lovers, and anyone interested in the intimate connection between cooking and culture. Morley's engaging narrative not only captivates but also invites readers to reflect on their own culinary adventures and the stories they carry.
Audiobook details
GenreHumor
Length5 hrs 19 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateSep 15, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1ADVENTURES AT LUNCH TIME
22MR CONRAD'S NEW PREFACE
2SECRET TRANSACTIONS OF THE THREE HOURS FOR LUNCH CLUB
23THE LITTLE HOUSE
3INITIATION
24TADPOLES
4CREED OF THE THREE HOURS FOR LUNCH CLUB
25MAGIC IN SALAMIS
5A PREFACE TO THE PROFESSION OF JOURNALISM
26CONSIDER THE COMMUTER
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6FULTON STREET, AND WALT WHITMAN
27THE PERMANENCE OF POETRY
7McSORLEY'S
28BOOKS OF THE SEA
8A PORTRAIT
29FALLACIOUS MEDITATIONS ON CRITICISM
9GOING TO PHILADELPHIA
30LETTING OUT THE FURNACE
10OUR TRICOLOUR TIE
31A CITY NOTE-BOOK
11THE CLUB OF ABANDONED HUSBANDS
32THOUGHTS IN THE SUBWAY
12WEST BROADWAY
33DEMPSEY vs. CARPENTIER
13THE RUDENESS OF POETS
34A LETTER TO A SEA CAPTAIN (To D.W.B.)
141100 WORDS
35A modern humorist with the tang of an Elizabethan
15SOME INNS
36CHRISTOPHER MORLEY
16THE CLUB IN HOBOKEN
37PLUM PUDDING
17THE CLUB AT ITS WORST
38"THIS SHOP IS HAUNTED!"
18A SUBURBAN SENTIMENTALIST
39SHANDYGAFF
19GISSING
40PIPEFULS
20A DIALOGUE
41KATHLEEN—a story
21AT THE GASTHOF ZUM OCHSEN
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