The art of change-ringing is peculiar to the English, and, … - Dorothy L. Sayers

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The art of change-ringing is peculiar to the English, and, like most English peculiarities, unintelligible to the rest of the world.

Dorothy L. Sayers

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Dorothy Leigh Sayers (13 June 1893 – 17 December 1957) was a British author, translator, student of classical and modern languages, and Christian humanist.

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Birth Name: Dorothy Leigh Sayers

Native Name: Dorothy Sayers

Alternative Names: Dorothy Leigh Sayers Fleming • Dorothy L Sayers • Dorothy Leigh Fleming • Dorothy L(eigh) Sayers

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