Americans are people who prefer the Continent to their own … - E. V. Lucas

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Americans are people who prefer the Continent to their own country, but refuse to learn its languages.

E. V. Lucas

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About E. V. Lucas

Edward Verrall Lucas, (11/12 June 1868 – 26 June 1938) was an English humorist, essayist, playwright, biographer, publisher, poet, novelist, short story writer and editor.

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Alternative Names: Edward Verrall Lucas • Edward Lucas

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Americans are people who prefer the Continent to their own country, but refuse to learn its languages. - E. V. Lucas

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