Richard Llewellyn was a British novelist whose work frequently explored Welsh themes. His most acclaimed novel immortalized the life of South Wales mining communities, achieving international recognition. A recurring motif in Llewellyn's narratives involves protagonists assuming new identities, often after being transplanted into foreign cultures. His writing is characterized by a vivid style that brings these experiences to life.
How Green Was My Valley is Richard Llewellyn's bestselling-and timeless-classic, as well as the basis of a beloved film. As Huw Morgan is about to leave home forever, he reminisces about the golden days of his youth when South Wales still prospered, when coal dust had not yet blackened the valley. Drawn simply and lovingly, with a crisp Welsh humor, Llewellyn's characters fight, love, laugh, and cry, creating an indelible portrait of a people.
One of the Truly Great Novels of our Time