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“Phrase books seem to be a universal and eternal source of hilarity and I think I know why. Their authors go mad in the course of compiling them.”

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Alice Thomas Ellis
Alice Thomas Ellis

Alice Thomas Ellis, a British writer born on September 9, 1932, and died on March 8, 2005. Her works are known for their deep psychological insights and critical perspectives on social realities. more

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