Lee, Laurie
Village Christmas: And Other Notes on the English Year
- ISBN 13:
- 9780241243671
- author:
- Lee, Laurie
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Books Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2016
- Pages:
- 160
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 0.9 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Biography & True Stories, Literary biographies, Literary autobiographies,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Village Christmas is a poignant and evocative portrait of England through the changing years and seasons. Written by Laurie Lee, this collection brings to life the sights, sounds, landscapes and traditions of his home in Gloucestershire.
From centuries-old May Day rituals to carol singing on Christmas Eve, from pub conversations and songs to his own patch of garden, Lee's writing is infused with a warm sense of humour and a powerful sense of history. This book tells the story of a vanished world, where love, war, and tradition are woven together.
With characteristic humility and observant prose, Lee shares his own experiences and insights into the mysteries of life, as well as his struggles to preserve the beauty of his beloved Slad Valley from developers. A simply written yet powerful exploration of the human experience, Village Christmas is a moving tribute to the English year.
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