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“The thought that, insignificant as she was, she yet might do some good, made her very careful of her acts and words, and so anxious to keep head contented and face happy, that she forgot her clothes, and made others do the same. She did not know it, but that good old fashion of simplicity made the plain gowns pretty, and the grace of unconsciousness beautified their little wearer with the charm that makes girlhood sweetest to those who truly love and reverence it.”

Quote by Louisa May Alcott

Book:An Old-Fashioned Girl: Top Novelist Focus

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An Old-Fashioned Girl: Top Novelist Focus

This novel delves into the complexities of a young woman's life as she navigates the tension between her adherence to old-fashioned values and the demands of a rapidly changing society. The author, a celebrated figure in the literary world, uses vivid prose to depict the protagonist's journey, offering readers a nuanced look at the intersection of tradition and modernity. more

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Louisa May Alcott

American novelist, famous for works such as 'Little Women'. Born on November 29, 1832, and died on March 6, 1888. more

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