Laurie Lee
English author and poet
Born
Died
1997
29 years ago — 83 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United Kingdom
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Born in 1914, this English author and poet gained recognition for lyrical prose and vivid depictions of rural life. The semi-autobiographical work 'Cider with Rosie' detailed childhood experiences in a Gloucestershire village, becoming a classic of English literature. The author also produced essays, poetry, and further memoirs, contributing significantly to 20th-century British literature.
Authored 'Cider with Rosie'
Wrote 'As I Walked Out One Midsummer Morning'
Composed numerous poems and essays
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