{"title":"Vincent Obsopoeus","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection featuring the intriguing works of Vincent Obsopoeus, a unique voice from the Renaissance era. Obsopoeus, a name often associated with his thought-provoking perspectives on human behaviour, offers readers an enlightening journey through the realms of Philosophy and Psychology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of his notable contributions is the fascinating book \u003cem\u003eHow to Drink\u003c\/em\u003e, which delves into the cultural and philosophical aspects of drinking during the Renaissance. Obsopoeus approaches this often-overlooked subject with a blend of wit and wisdom, offering insights that remain relevant even in contemporary times. His work does not merely discuss the art of drinking; it provides a mirror to societal norms and the psychology behind indulgence, making it a compelling read for anyone interested in the human condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore our collection to immerse yourself in the philosophical musings and psychological observations of Vincent Obsopoeus, a writer whose works have transcended time, offering readers both historical insights and timeless reflections on human nature.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"how-to-drink-by-vincent-obsopoeus-9780691192147","title":"How to Drink","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA spirited new translation of a forgotten classic, shot through with timeless wisdom\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIs there an art to drinking alcohol? Can drinking ever be a virtue? The Renaissance humanist and neoclassical poet Vincent Obsopoeus (ca. 1498-1539) thought so. In the winelands of sixteenth-century Germany, he witnessed the birth of a poisonous new culture of bingeing, hazing, peer pressure, and competitive drinking. Alarmed, and inspired by the Roman poet Ovid's \u003cem\u003eArt of Love\u003c\/em\u003e, he wrote \u003cem\u003eThe Art of Drinking\u003c\/em\u003e (\u003cem\u003eDe Arte Bibendi\u003c\/em\u003e) (1536), a how-to manual for drinking with pleasure and discrimination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eHow to Drink\u003c\/em\u003e, Michael Fontaine offers the first proper English translation of Obsopoeus's text, rendering his poetry into spirited, contemporary prose and uncorking a forgotten classic that will appeal to drinkers of all kinds and (legal) ages. Arguing that moderation, not abstinence, is the key to lasting sobriety, and that drinking can be a virtue if it is done with rules and limits, Obsopoeus teaches us how to manage our drinking, how to win friends at social gatherings, and how to give a proper toast. But he also says that drinking to excess on occasion is okay - and he even tells us how to win drinking games, citing extensive personal experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eComplete with the original Latin on facing pages, this sparkling work is as intoxicating today as when it was first published.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eHow to Drink\u003c\/em\u003e serves as relevant social commentary for today, railing, with wit and humour, against toxic masculinity and overindulgence while providing advice on how to win drinking games. It's a great addition to your bartending library. - Matt Kettman, \u003ci\u003eSanta Barbara Independent\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eHow to Drink\u003c\/em\u003e is a fetching translation...I recommend it, as much for its hints about drinking 'sustainably and with discrimination' as for its wry warnings about excess. - Roger Kimball, \u003ci\u003eSpectator US\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"NewSouth Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47000639799532,"sku":"9780691192147","price":47.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/1908613482434.jpg?v=1763292442"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/vincent-obsopoeus.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}