Edith Sitwell Collection, 1955-1964, undated.

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Edith Sitwell Collection, 1955-1964, undated.

Consists mainly of correspondence between Sitwell and D. O'Connell, a Jesuit priest in Italy, concerning an employee of the Sitwell manor near Florence. There are also letters from Ferdinando Bosi (Osbert Sitwell's lawyer) to O'Connell. In addition, there are manuscript versions of poems and other writings of Edith Sitwell, as well as a published version of her essay "The Poet's Vision." An obituary of her written by Stephen Spender is also included.

.25 linear foot (1 box).

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Spender, Stephen, 1909-1995

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Sir Stephen Harold Spender (February 28, 1909 - July 16, 1995) was an English poet and novelist who worked with the themes of social injustice and class struggle. Spender was born in London and educated at University College, Oxford. He was mentored by W. H. Auden with whom he maintained a life-long friendship. He edited Horizon with Cyril Connolly from 1939-1941. Following WW II, Spender devoted his time to criticism, co-editing the magazine Encounter from 1953-1966. Spender also held a number ...

Bosi, Ferdinando.

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O'Connell, Donal P.

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Sitwell, Edith, 1887-1964

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English poet, biographer, critic, and anthologist. Edited and contributed to the annual anthology Wheels. From the description of Edith Sitwell correspondence, 1942-1944. (Texas Woman's University Library). WorldCat record id: 28185434 English poet, critic, and novelist. From the description of Letter to an unknown recipient, ca. 1949. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 647817483 From the description of Photoprint and letter, n.d. and 1981 Oct...

Sitwell, Edith, 1887-1964

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English poet, biographer, critic, and anthologist. Edited and contributed to the annual anthology Wheels. From the description of Edith Sitwell correspondence, 1942-1944. (Texas Woman's University Library). WorldCat record id: 28185434 English poet, critic, and novelist. From the description of Letter to an unknown recipient, ca. 1949. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 647817483 From the description of Photoprint and letter, n.d. and 1981 Oct...