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Dining Room Detectives

Analysing Food in the Novels of Agatha Christie

By: Silvia Baucekova

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Dining Room Detectives

Analysing Food in the Novels of Agatha Christie

By: Silvia Baucekova

In the structuralist understanding as proposed by John G. Cawelti, a classical detective novel is defined as a formula which contains prescribed elements and develops in a predefined, ritualistic manner. When described in this way, the crime fiction formula very closely resembles a recipe: when one cooks, they also add prescribed ingredients in a predefined way in order to produce the final dish. This surprising parallel serves as the starting point for this book’s analysis of classical detective novels by Agatha Christie. Here, a structuralist approach to Golden Age crime fiction is complemented by methodology developed in the field of food studies in order to demonstrate the twofold role that food plays in Christie’s novels: namely, its function as an element of the formula – a literary device – but also as a cultural sign. Christie employed food on various different levels of her stories in order to portray characters, construct plots, and depict settings. What is more, incorporating domesticity and food in her novels helped her fundamentally alter the rigid conventions of the crime fiction genre as it developed in the nineteenth century, and enabled her to successfully introduce the character of the female detective and to feminise the detective novel as such.

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Dining Room Detectives

Analysing Food in the Novels of Agatha Christie

By: Silvia Baucekova

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Dining Room Detectives

Analysing Food in the Novels of Agatha Christie

By: Silvia Baucekova

In the structuralist understanding as proposed by John G. Cawelti, a classical detective novel is defined as a formula which contains prescribed elements and develops in a predefined, ritualistic manner. When described in this way, the crime fiction formula very closely resembles a recipe: when one cooks, they also add prescribed ingredients in a predefined way in order to produce the final dish. This surprising parallel serves as the starting point for this bookâ (TM)s analysis of classical detective novels by Agatha Christie. Here, a structuralist approach to Golden Age crime fiction is complemented by methodology developed in the field of food studies in order to demonstrate the twofold role that food plays in Christieâ (TM)s novels: namely, its function as an element of the formula â " a literary device â " but also as a cultural sign. Christie employed food on various different levels of her stories in order to portray characters, construct plots, and depict settings. What is more, incorporating domesticity and food in her novels helped her fundamentally alter the rigid conventions of the crime fiction genre as it developed in the nineteenth century, and enabled her to successfully introduce the character of the female detective and to feminise the detective novel as such.

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Woven Fabric Design and Technology

By: Silvia R. Baucekova,Don Bialostosky

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Woven Fabric Design and Technology

By: Silvia R. Baucekova,Don Bialostosky

Fundamentals of Woven Fabric: Provide an overview of the fundamental principles of woven fabric design and technology, including yarn types, fabric structures, weaving techniques, and the properties of woven fabrics. Woven Fabric Design Process: Discuss the design process for woven fabrics, including conceptualization, pattern development, fabric sampling, and prototyping, as well as the use of computer-aided design (CAD) software and digital weaving technologies in the design process. Fabric Structure and Performance: Explore the relationship between fabric structure and performance characteristics such as strength, durability, drape, hand feel, and appearance, and discuss strategies for optimizing fabric properties through design and construction techniques. Quality Control and Testing: Address quality control measures and testing procedures for woven fabrics, including fabric inspection, testing for fabric properties (e.g., tensile strength, abrasion resistance, colorfastness), and compliance with industry standards and regulations. Applications and Market Trends: Explore applications of woven fabrics across various industries and sectors, including apparel and fashion, home textiles, technical textiles, automotive interiors, and aerospace engineering, and discuss current market trends and opportunities for innovation in woven fabric design and technology.

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