People in the ancient western world made a distinction between being fat and being a glutton, even when they valued self-control and criticized excessive behavior. Examining many works of early western cultures, this book shows how ancient views both confirm and challenge our contemporary assumptions about fat bodies and gluttons.
"Eating to Excess: The Meaning of Gluttony and the Fat Body in the Ancient World" explores the historical roots of the symbolic relationship between fatness, gluttony, and immorality in western culture. It includes chapters on Greek philosophy, medicine, and...
People in the ancient western world made a distinction between being fat and being a glutton, even when they valued self-control and criticized exc...
