Patmore, Brigit, 1882-1965

Brigit Patmore was an English writer and "literary hostess". She was married to the grandson of Coventry Patmore. She had a long friendship with D.H. Lawrence, of whom she wrote several accounts. She was the model for Clariss Browning in Lawrence's novel, "Aaron's Rod". She was also friends with Ezra Pound, Richard Aldington, H.D., Ford Hueffer and W.B. Yeats.

From the description of Brigit Patmore collection. [ca1930-1940]. (University of Victoria Libraries). WorldCat record id: 651603424