Death in the Dining Room and Other Tales of Victorian Culture (American Civilization)
by Kenneth Ames
Death in the Dining Room and Other Tales of Victorian Culture considers Victorian culture in relation to American civilization. Using the dining room and other cultural subjects as points of entry, the book invites readers to explore how social practices, settings, and historical context can deepen our understanding of the past.
About This Book
Death in the Dining Room and Other Tales of Victorian Culture examines aspects of Victorian culture through the framework suggested by its title.
The book connects its cultural focus with the broader subject of American civilization.
Its approach offers readers an opportunity to consider how social practices and material settings can illuminate a historical period.
Suitable for readers interested in history, cultural studies, and the patterns of everyday life.
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