The Book of Toasts (Classic Reprint)

Edithe Lea Chase

ISBN 10: 1331728045 / ISBN 13: 9781331728047

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

About this Item

Print on Demand. This book is a bountiful collection of toasts, dating as far back as the ancient Greeks and Romans and spanning nations and cultures throughout history. Themed toasts cover a wide range of occasions, from the convivial to the patriotic, with participants from royalty and statesmen to soldiers and sailors, and even a Viking funeral dirge. While raising a glass to honor friends and family began early in human history, toasts offered for special events and holidays emerged much later, most likely in the Middle Ages. Toasts became increasingly popular with the rise of the middle class and the decline of the nobility. As with most customs, toasts made their way from the upper classes to the lower, eventually working their way into everyday life. This book includes historical context for the toasts alongside their actual texts, allowing readers to appreciate the cultural and historical events that influenced these unique literary forms. Additionally, insight into the evolution of toasts gives readers a glimpse into how people from various cultures throughout time celebrated life and camaraderie. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

Seller Inventory # 9781331728047_0

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Book of Toasts (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1331728045
• ISBN 13: 9781331728047
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
  • Poetry

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Synopsis

Raise a Glass to a Rich History of Toasts and Tales

A lively compilation of toasts, verses, and commentary that traces the playful lore of drinking rituals through the ages. From ancient feasts to witty modern quips, this book collects the cheerful, rueful, and celebratory lines readers love to share at table, along with notes that ground the scenes in literary and cultural history.

Delightfully eclectic, the collection blends classical references, humorous asides, and memorable quotes. It offers a window into how toasts have shaped social gatherings, friendships, and rituals across centuries, while keeping the mood accessible and entertaining for everyday readers.

• Poignant and humorous toasts, quips, and poems to use at gatherings
• Brief notes that place lines in cultural and literary context
• A mix of timeless favorites and lesser-known gems to spark conversation
• Accessible language and a readable, engaging voice suitable for gift-giving

Ideal for fans of quotation books, social history, and lighthearted drink lore, this edition invites readers to dip in for a toast, a smile, or a quick literary diversion at the table.