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T1 Spanish Gastronomy and Richard Ford’s ‘The Spaniards and their Country’
A1 Martín Pinilla, Estela
A2 Universidad de Valladolid. Facultad de Filosofía y Letras
K1 Richard Ford
K1 Spanish gastronomy
K1 The Spaniards and Their Country
K1 Travel literature
K1 19th century
K1 Gastronomía Española
K1 Literatura de viajes
K1 Siglo 19
K1 5701.11 Enseñanza de Lenguas
AB Spanish gastronomy is more than just a collection of traditional dishes; it is a reflection of culture, history, and identity. During the 19th century, travel literature became a key tool through which foreign authors shaped the image of Spain abroad. Among them, Richard Ford stood  out  for  the  detailed  attention  he  paid  to  food  and  drink  in  The  Spaniards  and  Their Country. This study aims to explore how Ford uses gastronomy not only to describe Spain but also  to  judge,  interpret,  and  construct  a  national  identity.  Through  an  analysis  of  dishes, customs, and drinks, this study highlights how food becomes a powerful tool full of cultural and ideological importance. It concludes by showing how Ford's perspective is marked by both admiration and irony, and that his work illustrates the role of gastronomy in travel literature asa means of shaping how a country is perceived from the outside.
YR 2025
FD 2025
LK https://uvadoc.uva.es/handle/10324/79638
UL https://uvadoc.uva.es/handle/10324/79638
LA eng
NO Departamento de Filología Inglesa
DS UVaDOC
RD 26-nov-2025