Map of Another Town

‘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.

„O memorie stralucitoare din Provence” New York Times M FK Fisher s-a mutat la Aix-en-Provence impreuna cu fiicele sale dupa cel de-al doilea razboi mondial. In Harta unui alt oras, ea urmareste istoria acestui oras antic si faimos, cunoscut pentru arborele sau avenuri captusite, fantani frumoase si fatade ornamentate. Dincolo de obiectivele turistice, Fisher ne face cunostinta cu locuitorii sai: chelnerii si proprietarele, descendentii si personajele locale - toate recuperandu-se de efectele razboiului intr-o Franta drastic noua. piesa insotitoare a The Gastronomical Me ', in acest memoriu, Fisher se gaseste singura, mai in varsta si cu doi copii mici de care sa aiba grija, descoperind in acelasi timp un sentiment de apartenenta si acceptare.