Richard Greene

Edith Sitwell: Avant garde poet, English genius

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ISBN 13:: 9781860499685
author:: Richard Greene
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Virago
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2012
Pages:: 544
Dimensions:: 12.7 x 3.6 x 20.1 cm
Genre:: Biography,
Condition:: New
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Edith Sitwell was a poet whose reputation had been somewhat overlooked by critics for over forty years. However, her contemporaries - including notable writers and artists - held her in high esteem, often attending her lively London literary salon. This biography sheds new light on her life, drawing on previously unseen letters to place her firmly within the literary tradition of her time. Born into a family of eccentric individuals, Edith Sitwell's unique blend of wit and creativity was highly regarded by those who knew her. Her poetry, including works like English Eccentrics, showcased her comic genius, while later she established herself as a poet of note during the Blitz era. This masterly biography offers a fresh perspective on Edith Sitwell's life and work. Through meticulous research, this book provides a nuanced understanding of Edith Sitwell's place within the literary landscape of her time.

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