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Richard Llewellyn was a renowned Welsh novelist, born on December 8, 1906, and passed away on November 30, 1983. His works are known for their vivid portrayal of rural Welsh life, which has won him a wide readership.

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Famous Richard Llewellyn Quotes

“And there is good fresh trout is for supper. My mother used to put them on a hot stone over the fire, wrapped in breadcrumbs, butter, parsley and lemon rind, all bound about with the fresh green leaves of leeks. If there is better food in heaven, I am in a hurry to be there, if I will not be thought wicked for saying so.”

Food Cooking Wales

Book:HOW GREEN WAS MY VALLEY

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“Happy we were the, for we had a good house, and good food and good work.”

Happiness House Work Food

Book:HOW GREEN WAS MY VALLEY

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“O, blackberry tart, with berries as big as your thumb, purple and black, and thick with juice, and a crust to endear them that will go to cream in your mouth, and both passing down with such a taste that will make you close your eyes and wish you might live for ever in the wideness of that rich moment.”

Happiness Food

Book:HOW GREEN WAS MY VALLEY

Source: HOW GREEN WAS MY VALLEY

About the Author

Born: December 8, 1906
Died: November 30, 1983
Known for: Novelist
Quotes: 52

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