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# Denton Welch

(1915–1948)   Writer   United Kingdom

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Denton Welch was a writer from the United Kingdom, best known for *Maiden voyage*.

## Quick Facts About Denton Welch

Born March 29, 1915

Died December 30, 1948

Nationality United Kingdom

Profession Writer

Notable works Maiden voyage

## About Denton Welch

Maurice Denton Welch was a British writer and painter, admired for his vivid prose and precise descriptions.

##  Quotes by Denton Welch

> [“The white cat Sal-al was lying on the straw matting in the empty conservatory. She looked at us with a wicked, conceited…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/denton-welch/the-white-cat-sal-al-was-lying-on-the-straw-matting-in-the-empty/)

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> [When you long with all your heart for someone to love you, a madness grows there that shakes all sense from the…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/denton-welch/when-you-long-with-all-your-heart-for-someone-to-love-you-a-madness/)

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