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Dame Edith Louisa Sitwell DBE (7 September 1887 – 9 December 1964) was a British poet and critic and the eldest of the three literary Sitwells. She reacted badly to her eccentric, unloving parents and lived much of her life with her governess.
Learn about Edith Sitwell, a 20th-century English poet who experimented with sound, imagery, and form. Explore her life, career, and major collections, such as Façade, The Sleeping Beauty, and The Canticle of the Rose.
Edith Sitwell (born September 7, 1887, Scarborough, Yorkshire, England—died December 9, 1964, London) was an English poet who first gained fame for her stylistic artifices but who emerged during World War II as a poet of emotional depth and profoundly human concerns.
Dame Edith Sitwell was a towering figure in 20th-century English literature. A celebrated poet, critic, and biographer, she is remembered for her bold experimentation with language and her unwavering commitment to artistic innovation.
Sitwell, Edith (1887–1964) Major 20th-century British poet, awarded the title of "Dame" in recognition of her literary achievements, who was co-creator, with Sir William Walton, of the groundbreaking music and poetry "entertainment" entitled Facade. Pronunciation: SIT-well.
Learn about Edith Sitwell, a modernist poet and champion of the arts, who wrote in response to the Blitz on London. Listen to her poem 'Still Falls the Rain' and explore her books and awards.
Learn about the life and work of Edith Sitwell, a modernist poet, critic, and patron of the arts. Explore her connections with other artists, such as Gertrude Stein, Pavel Tchelitchew, and Cecil Beaton.
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