Down in the Valley
A Writer's Landscape
(Autor) Laurie LeeA moving portrait of the landscape that shaped the life of Laurie Lee, the beloved author of Cider With Rosie 'Before I left the valley I thought everywhere was like this. Then I went away for 40 years and when I came back I realized that nowhere was like this.' Laurie Lee walked out of his childhood village one summer morning to travel the world, but he was always drawn back to his beloved Slad Valley, eventually returning to make it his home. In this portrait of his Cotswold home, Laurie Lee guides us through its landscapes, and shares memories of his village youth - from his favourite pub to winter skating on the pond, the church through the seasons, local legends, learning the violin and playing jazz records in the privy on a wind-up gramophone. Filled with wry humour and a love of place, Down in the Valley is a writer's tribute to the landscape that shaped him, and where he found peace.
Laurie Lee
Laurie Lee was an English poet, essayist, and novelist known for his autobiographical works. His most famous work, "Cider with Rosie," is a memoir of his childhood in the Cotswolds, capturing the beauty and simplicity of rural life. Lee's writing style is characterized by its lyrical prose, vivid descriptions, and nostalgic tone. He is celebrated for his ability to evoke a sense of place and time with great sensitivity and emotion. Lee's contributions to literature include his exploration of memory, identity, and the passage of time. His work has had a lasting impact on the genre of autobiographical writing, inspiring countless authors to delve into their own pasts for inspiration.
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