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Dayne C. Riley, "Consuming Anxieties: Alcohol, Tobacco, and Trade in British Satire, 1660-1751" (Bucknell UP, 2024)
Dayne C. Riley, "Consuming Anxieties: Alcohol, Tobacco, and Trade in British Satire, 1660-1751" (Bucknell UP, 2024)
Dayne C. Riley, "Consuming Anxieties: Alcohol, Tobacco, and Trade in British Satire, 1660-1751" (Bucknell UP, 2024)
Thursday 9th January 2025
Explore British satire's take on alcohol and tobacco with Dr. Dayne Riley in this engaging episode. Uncover historical insights and societal anxieties.
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Episode Overview
- Literary satirists addressed the economic changes and moral pitfalls of alcohol and tobacco trade.
- Wine was seen as an upper-class beverage, creating anxiety when accessed by the middle class.
- Tobacco use was surprisingly inclusive among women in the 17th and 18th centuries.
- Early anti-tobacco sentiments included racial prejudices against Native Americans.
- The gin craze highlighted the lower class's newfound access to potent alcohol and its societal impact.
"Wine is traditionally seen as an upper-class beverage, but the middle class getting access to it created a lot of anxiety."
Dr. Dayne Riley takes you on a fascinating journey through British satire and its relationship with alcohol and tobacco in his book, 'Consuming Anxieties: Alcohol, Tobacco, and Trade in British Satire, 1660-1751'. In this episode, he sits down with host Dr. Miranda Melcher to discuss how literary satirists of the late seventeenth and early eighteenth centuries tackled the changing economic landscape and its moral implications.
From wine and beer to gin and tobacco, these consumables were not just commodities but symbols of broader societal anxieties and transformations. Dr. Riley shares his insights into how these substances were represented in literature and what this reveals about British identity during a time of significant change. He also touches on the surprising inclusivity of tobacco use among women and the racial undertones present in early anti-tobacco sentiments.
This episode is a treasure trove of historical context, literary analysis, and engaging anecdotes that will leave you with a deeper understanding of how past societies grappled with issues that still resonate today. Don't miss out on this enlightening conversation that blends humour with scholarly depth. Tune in to explore the intriguing connections between satire, substance use, and social change.