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1. Health, Intoxication, and Civil Conversation in Renaissance England*.

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Richards, Jennifer

Subjects
*ALCOHOLIC intoxication, *ALCOHOL, *ALCOHOL drinking, *CONVERSATION, *HEALTH attitudes, *HISTORY
Abstract

An essay is presented on the relationship between intoxication and discretion in conversation and civic expression in Renaissance England. Particular focus is given to social and moral attitudes towards drinking. The author explores texts addressing the management of intoxication as an aid to conversation. Topics discussed include gender and health.

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2014
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