“[On the United States:] A nation which does not appreciate that the simple elocution exercise 'Merry Mary married hairy Harry' contains not one but three vowel sounds.”
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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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