“Now, with the glamour of the past upon them we are inclined to look back on old world festivities with regret and consider present day dances as a poor substitute for the old. From an artistic point of view, they maybe, but in individual freedom and independence of spirit they mark a stage upward.”
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Flora Thompson
Flora Thompson was an English novelist known for her vivid portrayals of rural life in England. Born on December 5, 1876, and passing away on May 21, 1947, Thompson's works deeply reflected the changes in English rural society during the early 20th century. more
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