How Green Was My Valley

Explore the enchanting world of Richard Llewellyn's 'How Green Was My Valley,' a captivating coming-of-age tale set in a picturesque Welsh mining town. This poignant novel, published as part of the Penguin Modern Classics collection, beautifully captures the essence of childhood and the struggle of a community through the eyes of young Huw Morgan. As he recalls his formative years in rural South Wales, the book immerses readers in nostalgia and poetic language, bringing to life the lush landscapes and rich culture that characterize the Welsh valleys. Immerse yourself in the heartbreaking lessons learned around the kitchen table and the communal spirit forged in the Chapel and at the pit-head. This timeless classic, originally published in 1939, remains a beloved story that resonates with readers of all ages, celebrating both the struggles and beauty of a bygone era. The novel’s themes of resilience, community, and memory resonate deeply, making it an essential addition to any literary collection. A blend of rich storytelling and historical context, 'How Green Was My Valley' is not just a novel; it's an elegy to a lost world that once thrived in the green valleys of Wales. With 448 pages of evocative prose, this B-format paperback edition (ISBN: 9780141185859) invites you to delve into a vibrant history that has captured hearts around the globe. Grab your copy today and experience the deeply moving narrative that transformed Llewellyn into a literary icon. Enjoy free shipping on your order! Please note, combined shipping for this item is not available, and delivery may take up to 10 days.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780141185859
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2001
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 448


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A poignant coming-of-age novel set in a Welsh mining town, Richard Llewellyn's How Green Was My Valley is a paean to a more innocent age, published in Penguin Modern Classics
Growing up in a mining community in rural South Wales, Huw Morgan is taught many harsh lessons - at the kitchen table, at Chapel and around the pit-head. Looking back on the hardships of his early life, where difficult days are faced with courage but the valleys swell with the sound of Welsh voices, it becomes clear that there is nowhere so green as the landscape of his own memory. An immediate bestseller on publication in 1939, How Green Was My Valley quickly became one of the best-loved novels of the twentieth century. Poetic and nostalgic, it is an elegy to a lost world.
Richard Dafydd Vivian Llewellyn Lloyd (1906-1983), better known by his pen name Richard Llewellyn, claimed to have been born in St David's, Pembrokeshire, Wales; after his death he was discovered to have been born of Welsh parents in Hendon, Middlesex. His famous first novel How Green Was My Valley (1939) was begun in St David's from a draft he had written in India, and was later adapted into an Oscar-winning film by director John Ford. None But the Lonely Heart, his second novel, was published in 1943, and subsequently made into a film starring Cary Grant and Ethel Barrymore. As well as novels including Green, Green My Valley Now (1975) and I Stand
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