Revel in Cornwall’s sublime literature | Letters

Max Liu’s portrayal of Cornwall (Why neglected Cornwall needs a literature of its own, 3 December) is not one I wholly accept. Having lived there for 35 years, I saw what could amount to almost revolutionary changes. True, Cornwall was deprived in many areas, but never off the map thanks to its thriving mining, fishing and farming industries whose demise had a profound effect.

EU money made a dramatic difference and resulted in the renewal of the Lost Gardens of Heligan and the Eden Project.