'Material Delight and the Joy of Living' : Cultural Consumption in the Age of Enlightenment in Germany (Hardcover)

Contents: Foreword; Introduction: the 18th century - an age of cultural consumption; Books and reading; Travel and the culture of travel; Fashion and luxury; The culture of domestic interiors; Gardens and country houses; Art and taste; Musical culture; Theatre and opera; The new stimulants and sociability; Conclusion: cultural consumption and identity; Notes; Select bibliography and archival sources; Index.