George Sturt

George Sturt
George Sturt (1863–1927), an English writer and essayist, is best known for his works on rural life and the transition from traditional to modern agricultural practices. Born in Farnham, Surrey, Sturt initially worked in his family's wheelwright business, which heavily influenced his writing. His notable works include "The Wheelwright's Shop," where he reflects on the craftsmanship and social changes in rural England, and "Change in the Village," which explores the impact of industrialization on village life. Sturt's writing is celebrated for its vivid portrayal of the vanishing rural world and its deep empathy for working-class communities.

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THE VILLAGE If one were to be very strict, I suppose it would be wrong to give the name of "village" to the parish dealt with in these chapters, because your true village should have a sort of corporate history of its own, and this one can boast nothing of the kind. It clusters round no central green; no squire ever lived in it; until some thirty years ago it was without a resident parson; its... more...