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“Growing up in the English countryside seemed an interminable process. Freezing winter gave way to frosty spring, which in turn merged into chilly summer-but nothing ever, ever happened.”

Quote by Jessica Mitford

Book:Hons and Rebels

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Hons and Rebels

This book delves into the lives of students at a prestigious English boarding school, capturing the nuances of class distinctions and the spirited resistance of the younger generation against the rigid social norms of the era. more

Author

Jessica Mitford

Jessica Mitford was an English author known for her critical analysis of the middle class. Her work spanned a variety of subjects, including social commentary, history, and biography. Born on September 11, 1917, she passed away on July 22, 1996. more

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