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“How simple-minded of the Germans to imagine that we British could be cowed by the destruction of our ancient monuments! As though any havoc of the German bombs could possibly equal the things we have done ourselves!”

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Osbert Sitwell
Osbert Sitwell

Osbert Sitwell was a British writer born on December 6, 1892, and died on May 4, 1969. He was a member of the Sitwell family, known for his unique literary style and critical works. more

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