Richard Llewellyn describes the joy of holding a thick, promising book and urges you to think carefully before acting, one step at a time. He stresses that pride, unkindness, and sharp wit at others’ expense have no place, and that a good friend can be as simple as a cup of tea.
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Richard Llewellyn was a novelist from the United Kingdom, best known for How Green Was My Valley.
Quick Facts About Richard Llewellyn
Born
December 8, 1906
Died
November 30, 1983
Nationality
United Kingdom
Profession
Novelist
Notable works
How Green Was My Valley
About Richard Llewellyn
Richard Llewellyn was an English novelist of Welsh descent, best known for his 1939 book How Green Was My Valley about life in a South Wales coal‑mining village.
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