1887 - 1964
Edith Sitwell was an English poet and literary figure born on September 7, 1887. Renowned for her distinctive modernist style and bold public persona, she became a prominent voice in 20th-century English literature, known for her works such as "The Wasteland" and her collections "Façade" and "The Canticle of the Rose." Sitwell was also an influential critic and a central figure in the literary avant-garde of her time.