A Dissertation upon Roast Pig

"A Dissertation upon Roast Pig" by Charles Lamb is a funny essay from the Romantic era that creatively explores the history and enjoyment of roast pig. The story uses wit to blend made-up stories with culinary history. It shows how important and delicious roast pig is, presenting it as something great to celebrate. The story tells of Bo-bo, a boy in ancient China, and his father, Ho-ti, who accidentally discovered roast pig after a fire. Bo-bo finds out how good roasted pig tastes after the fire burns his home and some pigs. As their secret gets out, they share roasted pig and find themselves in trouble, but when the court tastes the pig, they are freed. Through this funny story, Lamb makes roast pig seem like a wonderful food, looking at the simple happiness of good food and the interesting stories around it.