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‘A glowing memoir of Provence’ New York Times M F K Fisher moved to Aix-en-Provence with her daughters after the Second World War. In Map of Another Town, she traces the history of this ancient and famous town, known for its tree-lined avenues, pretty fountains and ornate facades. Beyond the tourist sights, Fisher introduces us to its inhabitants: the waiters and landladies, down-and-outs and local characters - all recovering from the affects of the war in a drastically new France. A companion piece to The Gastronomical Me', in this memoir Fisher finds herself alone, older and with two small children to care for, while at the same time discovering a sense of belonging and acceptance.
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Map of Another Town, M. F. K. Fisher, Lauren Elkin
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- Released
- 2019
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- Title
- Map of Another Town
- Language
- English
- Authors
- M. F. K. Fisher, Lauren Elkin
- Publisher
- Daunt Books
- Released
- 2019
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 224
- ISBN10
- 1911547372
- ISBN13
- 9781911547372
- Series
- Tags
- Non-Fiction, Historical Themes, Maps & Travel, True Stories, Biographies, Travel, Autobiographies & Memoirs, France, Food, Biographies, Travelling
- Description
- ‘A glowing memoir of Provence’ New York Times M F K Fisher moved to Aix-en-Provence with her daughters after the Second World War. In Map of Another Town, she traces the history of this ancient and famous town, known for its tree-lined avenues, pretty fountains and ornate facades. Beyond the tourist sights, Fisher introduces us to its inhabitants: the waiters and landladies, down-and-outs and local characters - all recovering from the affects of the war in a drastically new France. A companion piece to The Gastronomical Me', in this memoir Fisher finds herself alone, older and with two small children to care for, while at the same time discovering a sense of belonging and acceptance.