I Can't Stay Long
(Author) Laurie Lee'They are memorials to times and countries whose best is probably past and gone . . . I was lucky to have known them when I did, before darkness began to fall from the air.' When Laurie Lee first left his country village aged nineteen, he discovered a delight in the outside world that remained undiminished throughout his writing life. This enchanting collection of his 'first loves and obsessions' brings together pieces including recollections of his Gloucestershire childhood celebrated in Cider With Rosie; reflections on life, love and death, such as a moving report from the tragic Welsh village of Aberfan; and evocative travel writings on Tuscany, Mexico and the West Indies, amongst others, before they were transformed by mass tourism. Together they capture a world that is lost forever. 'One of Britain's finest writers' Daily Mail 'There's a formidable, instant charm in the writing that genuinely makes it difficult to put the book down' New Statesman
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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