Author: Edith SitwellBinding: HardbackPublished: Gerald Duckworth & Co. Ltd, 1950
Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damagePages: Good, price clippedMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: jacket worn and torn, light foxing on block
This collection presents the distinctive poetic voice of Edith Sitwell, compiling works from a significant period of her career. It chronicles her innovative use of rhythm and sound, particularly in the celebrated Facade, which originally accompanied a musical score. The verses illustrate a unique blend of wit and sharp observation, often employing vivid imagery and a playful approach to language. Readers will discover a compelling journey through modernist English poetry, marked by Sitwell’s unmistakable style and intellectual depth. The compilation offers a profound insight into the evolution of a pivotal twentieth-century literary figure.
