How Green Was My Valley by Richard Llewellyn
This novel is a poignant coming-of-age tale set in a Welsh mining community. The narrative follows the life of a young boy and his family as they navigate the harsh realities of the coal industry, including strikes, poverty, and social unrest. Despite these hardships, the book also explores themes of love, family bonds, and the beauty of the Welsh landscape. The boy's perspective offers a nostalgic view of a simpler time and the loss of traditional ways of life due to industrialization.
The 1940th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1939
- Nationality
- British
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- Unknown
- Words
- 208,000
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- 96th on The 100 Favorite Novels of Librarians (Bookman.com)
- 1000 Novels Everyone Must Read (The Guardian)