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British poet known for her unique style and themes. Edith Sitwell was born on September 7, 1887, and died on December 9, 1964. Her poetry has had a profound impact on the literary world.

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“The poet is a brother speaking to a brother of "a moment of their other lives" - a moment that had been buried beneath the dust of the busy world.”

World Moments Poet Brother Busy Dust Buried

Author:Edith Sitwell

“The busy chatter of the heat Shrilled like a parakeet; And shuddering at the noonday light The dust lay dead and white As powder on a mummy's face, Or fawned with simian grace Round booths with many a hard bright toy And wooden brittle joy: The cap and bells of Time the Clown That, jangling, whistled down Young cherubs hidden in the guise Of every bird that flies; And star-bright masks for youth to wear, Lest any dream that fare Bright pilgrim past our ken, should see Hints of Reality.”

Source: The canticle of the rose: poems: 1917-1949

“I have often wished I had time to cultivate modesty... but I am too busy thinking about myself.”

Thinking Time Busy Modesty Modest Too Busy Humility And Modesty

Author:Edith Sitwell

About the Author

Born: September 7, 1887
Died: December 9, 1964
Known for: Poet
Quotes: 81

Books & Sources

Taken Care Of: An AutobiographyRelated source material

Edith Sitwell: fire of the mind : an anthologyRelated source material

Selected poemsRelated source material

Selected LettersRelated source material

Green Song and Other PoemsRelated source material

A Poet's NotebookRelated source material

FaçadeRelated source material

Ser. Milton and the Augustan AgeRelated source material

The canticle of the rose: poems: 1917-1949Related source material

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