A fascinating exploration of culinary references in the works of Coleridge and Shakespeare, written as a letter to the editor of the Athenaeum. The author delves into the historical and literary context of food and drink in these works, providing insight into the broader cultural significance of cuisine in the Early Modern period.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.