Food and Identity in Literature

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Through food and literature, we are able to learn about our own identities and cultures, and we are able to explore the identities and cultures of those not like ourselves. Food may be considered a necessity, and literature may be considered a luxury; however, the combination of the two can be viewed as a worthy indulgence. This course looks at the role of food in literature and explores the ways in which the two have influenced each other. In addition, we consider the ways that culture and identity have been shaped by food in narrative works.