Elsket and Other Stories

Thomas Nelson Page (1853 – 1922) stands as a notable figure in American literary history, celebrated for his depiction of the Antebellum South. Born into the elite of Virginia's plantation society, Page's formative years in the tumultuous Civil War period left an indelible impression on him, which he later channeled into his writing. Infused with nostalgia, his works often idealize the values and ...