| Title |
Introduction of the historical cookbook in the context of egodocumental research: the case of Jan Szyttler |
| Translation of Title |
Istorinės patiekalų receptų knygos įvadas egodokumentinių tyrimų kontekste: Jano Szyttlerio atvejis. |
| Authors |
Laužikas, Rimvydas |
| DOI |
10.15388/Knygotyra.2026.86.5 |
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| Is Part of |
Knygotyra.. Vilnius : Vilniaus universiteto leidykla. 2026, t. 86, p. 87-101.. ISSN 0204-2061. eISSN 2345-0053 |
| Keywords [eng] |
Jan Szyttler ; book introduction ; egodocument ; cookbook |
| Abstract [eng] |
Jan Szyttler (1778–1850) was the most famous cookmaster of the Romanticism period within the cultural space of the former Polish- Lithuanian Commonwealth. Living in Vilnius during the first half of the 19th century, Szyttler authored several popular cookbooks focusing on different audiences, such as professional cooks, rural housewives, hunters, those who sought economical meal preparation, and individuals concerned with a healthy lifestyle. From the perspective of egodocumental research, the introductions to these cookbooks are particularly compelling. In these introductory sections, Szyttler elaborates on his motives for writing to specific audiences and articulates his culinary concepts tailored to meet the needs and interests of each distinct audience. These introductions not only illuminate Jan Szyttler’s values and interests but also serve as a key to understanding his personality. This paper presents an egodocumental analysis of the introductory sections of Szyttler’s cookbooks. The research explores several questions. How does this source contribute to the understanding of Szyttler’s personality and study of the gastronomic history of his time? And to what extent can a book’s introduction be considered an egodocumental source? |
| Published |
Vilnius : Vilniaus universiteto leidykla |
| Type |
Journal article |
| Language |
English |
| Publication date |
2026 |
| CC license |
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