Edith Sitwell

Edith Sitwell (1887–1964) was a British poet, essayist and literary critic.

Also recorded as Dame Edith Louisa Sitwell; Edith Louisa Sitwell; Dame Edith Sitwell; Miss Edith; Dame Edith (Louisa) Sitwell.

Overview

Born at Scarborough in 1887, died at London in 1964.

In detail

the recorded working language is English.

The field of work recorded is poetry and essay.

Works named in the authority record are Façade.

Work by Edith Sitwell is recorded in the collections of Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen.

Distinctions recorded are Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Edith Sitwell”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q259921: Edith Sitwell

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