"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
It's kind of like peering at a fascinating woman in different times in a long life through a ViewMaster, clicking right along: the girl at school, the young woman in France and Switzerland, the widow and mother in California, and so on. All of it is "seen" through a strong, gentle, steady voice. Clicking right along.
She was a better writer when exploring food and passion in her early works than she was later when reflecting. Exactly when any given piece was actually written is left off, though the original title from which any piece of text was drawn is included. The truly vigilant and curious could assemble the publishing dates and explore the times of this writer's life, comparing the one to the other.
The Measure of Her Powers is a grand excuse, really, to discover and to rediscover so unique an American writer as M.F.K. Fisher. For those who have never had the thrill of hearing that fluid voice of hers extolling the pleasures of a good meal and good company, it is here and waiting. For those who have forgotten that thrill, the reminder can be found between these covers. This is a text that points back to original volumes, where the writer may be more fully explored and appreciated. In some of those volumes the power of Fisher has no limits. In other volumes a certain tiresomeness and pointlessness creeps in. The Measure of Her Powers deftly maps the territory. --Schuyler Ingle
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
Shipping:
US$ 4.25
Within U.S.A.
Book Description Paperback. Condition: new. New Copy. Customer Service Guaranteed. Seller Inventory # think1582435561
Book Description Paperback. Condition: new. New. Fast Shipping and good customer service. Seller Inventory # Holz_New_1582435561
Book Description Condition: New. Book is in NEW condition. Seller Inventory # 1582435561-2-1
Book Description Paper Back. Condition: New. Seller Inventory # 225352
Book Description Condition: New. New! This book is in the same immaculate condition as when it was published. Seller Inventory # 353-1582435561-new
Book Description Paperback. Condition: New. Brand New!. Seller Inventory # VIB1582435561
Book Description Paperback. Condition: new. Buy for Great customer experience. Seller Inventory # GoldenDragon1582435561
Book Description Condition: new. Seller Inventory # FrontCover1582435561
Book Description Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 2nd edition. 432 pages. 9.25x6.00x1.50 inches. In Stock. Seller Inventory # 1582435561
Book Description Paperback. Condition: new. New. Seller Inventory # Wizard1582435561