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Down in the Valley
- Penguin Modern Classics
- Narrated by: David Sibley
- Length: 2 hrs and 20 mins
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Summary
Brought to you by Penguin. An enhanced audio edition containing original audio interviews with the author, Laurie Lee.
A moving, never-before-published 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, The Woolpack, 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.
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- Tom O'Rourke
- 04-05-23
Fond memories
I enjoyed this remembrance and also the film. Laurie Lee's writing remains timeless for me.
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- Mrs. Janice Cowpersmith
- 19-09-21
a gentle wander through his life.
a wonderfully gentle book that potters through the authors life and draws beautiful pictures.
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- Adam Florence
- 08-09-21
Nostalgic
Overall a lovely little glimpse into the thoughts and musings of Laurie Lee in his later years.
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- Jeg Good
- 16-05-23
A trip down memory la
As one born and raised in the Cotswolds in the 1940s to 1960s this recording struck many chords. Oh how I yearned to be back there, and then. Such a happy growing up with the freedom to roam and the countryside alive with a wealth of all things natural. Thank you Laurie and those who brought this ray of bright sunshine into many a readers life.
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- Rory Robinson
- 30-12-23
Beautiful
Brilliant insight into life in the Cotswolds. A different era. Better in many ways. Especially for children
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