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How to Drink: A Classical Guide to the Art of ImbibingA spirited new translation of a forgotten classic, shot through with timeless wisdom Is 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 Art
A spirited new translation of a forgotten classic, shot through with timeless wisdom
Is 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 Art of Love, he wrote The Art of Drinking (De Arte Bibendi) (1536), a how-to manual for drinking with pleasure and discrimination. In How to Drink, 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. Complete with the original Latin on facing pages, this sparkling work is as intoxicating today as when it was first published.Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Published: 04/14/2020
ISBN: 9780691192147
Pages: 320
Weight: 0.65lbs
Size: 6.85h x 4.72w x 1.26d
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Color: Brown
Great quality and perfect desk organizer
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Reviewed in the United States on January 27, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Great product.
Color: Black
Material looks fancy, appearance was great, sturdy performance. Great size for all accessories.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 30, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Well-Built, Masculine, Watch and Jewelry Case
Color: Espresso, Color: Espresso
The description here on Amazon is very accurate, but I have to say the quality is beyond what I expected! The material is soft with a nice leather feel to it. And the small details, from the stitching to the hinges to the clasp appears to be very high-quality. It came in a very nice package, and was well protected during shipping. The one thing I really liked about it was that the dividers in some of the compartments are able to be removed, offering a little more versatility as far as storage goes (see pics). The case has a very masculine look to it, which goes with the larger chronographs I have. It also has plenty of space for accessories, such as extra watch bands.
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Reviewed in the United States on October 22, 2025
★★★★★ 5
Procase Men's box
Color: Espresso
Got this for my boyfriend for Christmas. We love it! The latch locks well. Decent size, good quality, might get another one for myself in the future
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Reviewed in the United States on March 30, 2026
★★★★★ 4
Overall recommended for the price
Color: Espresso, Color: Espresso
Pros:
Looks fantastic, just like the pictures
The latch feels solid
Packaging was nice and it arrived undamaged
Price is good for what it is
Cons
Durability of the fake leather on the inside is questionable, I don’t think this is something you’ll be handing down to your kids or anything like that
This thing has a smell that I’ve never smelled before but it is quite unpleasant… hopefully that fades after a bit but it’s really not nice at all out the gate
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Reviewed in the United States on March 19, 2026
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