{"title":"Laurie Lee","description":"\u003cp\u003eAt Kittys Tales we have Laurie Lee's most famous tale in an attractive vintage hardback edtion. Read about the life of this famous author of the poignant novel 'Cider with Rosie'.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake time to explore our stores other great classic novels and vintage books from the most famous authors of the 20th century. As well as antique books from the 19th century and lots more modern collectable editions. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf 'Cider with Rosie' is not your choice perhaps you might like our excellent collection of golden age crime, great vintage paperbacks and fun childrens book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRead on below to learn more about this popular 20th century author and his greatest book, view our carefully curated collections of nostalgic books and find more of our favourite and must-read vintage classics. \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"cider-with-rosie-laurie-lee","title":"Cider With Rosie Laurie Lee Vintage Hardback Book Hogarth Press Original Dust Jacket","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCider with Rosie by Laurie Lee Published by Bodley Head in the 1970's Classic Vintage Coming of Age Novel.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the same format as the first edition of 1959 this bright and fresh vintage book of Cider with Rosie comes from the Bodley Head publishers of that very sought after first edition of Laurie Lee's iconic end of an epoch and coming of age autobiographical novel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCider with Rosie is a book that took England by storm in the 1950's. When first published this poignant novel tells of a way of life in our country England that was as pastoral as that of Thomas Hardy's Wessex novels. We travel with the young Laurie as he comes of age during this ominous period of the First World War and early 20th century, as his home, the quiet Cotswold's village of Slad goes through cateclysmic changes all told in the poetic and lyrical prose of the author.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLaurie writes of seeing the first motor cars coming to a valley where such things were unheard of and we learn about the trials and tribulations of his rites of passage that of course, include drinking cider with his cousin Rosie. Along with tales of family drama.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book is emotive and poignant throughout, with a bittersweet undercurrent that is unavoidable when telling of how a way of life that lasted around a thousand years crumbles irretrievably for the community he grew up with. Despite this it is hopeful and charming and lingers joyously in the memory after reading.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis iconic book has a place on every book shelf so why not consider this giftworthy, near pristine, vintage book in the same livery as the first edition, with the wonderful jacket art by John Ward R.A. who also created the touching line drawn illustrations that add wonderfully to the text. A true classic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNB: Photos show actual book for sale we do not use stock images\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kittys Tales","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40729807618127,"sku":"KT-Cid-233CN510","price":48.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/0960\/7759\/files\/cider-with-rosie-laurie-lee.png?v=1693850779"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/0960\/7759\/collections\/Laurie_Lee.png?v=1693859026","url":"https:\/\/kittystales.com\/collections\/laurie-lee.oembed?page=3","provider":"Kittys Tales","version":"1.0","type":"link"}