The Humanities of Diet
Henry S. Salt
- Publisher: Vegetarian Society, Manchester
- Published: 1914
- Length: 70
- Format: Paperback
Summary
The Humanities of Diet: Some Reasonings and Rhymings by Henry S. Salt is a witty and thought-provoking collection of verses that explore the ethical and humanitarian aspects of vegetarianism. With his signature blend of humour, insight, and sharp satire, Salt dismantles the “relic of savagery” that is flesh-eating, offering readers a vision of a more compassionate future. From playful critiques, such as the delightful “Mr. Facing-Both-Ways,” to pointed reflections on the stark contrast between butcher shops and fruit stalls, Salt’s work challenges readers to reconsider the diet of the future. Echoing the ethical passion of Emerson and the poetic grace of Shelley, Salt’s verses sing of a new humanitarian dawn. An essential read for anyone interested in the moral progress of society, The Humanities of Diet adds depth and warmth to the ongoing conversation on vegetarianism.
Content
- Prefatory Note
- The Humanities of Diet
- Grace Before Meat
- Concerning Cannibalism
- Kith and Kin
- A Chat with Professor Grillman
- Paterfamilias at the Breakfast Table
- The Simple Life
- St. Horsley and the Snail
- The Joys of Christmas
- When Butchers Watch their Flocks by Night
- Father Christmas at Home
- A Cow Mourning for Her Calf
- Logic of the Larder
- The Moralist at the Shambles
- Where are the Ethical Societies?
- The Village Butcher
- Dawn-Thought or Brawn-Thought?
- Cupboard Love's Philosophy
- Bos Locutus
- The Dying Ox
- Cabbage Killing
- Cartesian Comfort
- Are Animals Dumb?
- Voices of the Voiceless
- Lavengro as Sophist
- Mr. Facing-Both-Ways
- Back to the Wolf
- St. Grouse's Day
- On Inconsistency
- A Lay of the Tender
- What's in a Name?
- The Butcher Bird and the Gentle Maidens
- Sentiment
- The Plea of Pythagoras
Reviews
- Humanities of Diet The Vegetarian Messenger and Health Review, February 1914
