Richard Goodman
Author
Publisher
Algonquin Books of Chapel Hill
Pub. Date
2002, c1991
Physical Desc
xv, 203 p. ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Description
A story about dirt--and about sun, water, work, elation, and defeat. And about the sublime pleasure of having a little piece of French land all to oneself to till.
Richard Goodman saw the ad in the paper: "SOUTHERN FRANCE: Stone house in Village near Nimes/Avignon/Uzes. 4 BR, 2 baths, fireplace, books, desk, bikes. Perfect for writing, painting, exploring & experiencing la France profonde. $450 mo. plus utilities." And, with his girlfriend, he...