Edith Sitwell

Edith Sitwell was born in Scarborough, England in 1887.
* She was a poet, essayist, and critic.
* She was one of the leading figures of the modernist movement in poetry.
* Her work was often experimental and challenging.
* She was known for her flamboyant personality and eccentric dress.
* She was a vocal critic of social injustice.
* She was awarded the Order of the British Empire in 1954.
* She died in London in 1964.
* Her work continues to be read and admired by readers around the world.