Quotes by Edith Sitwell

Edith Sitwell (1887-1964) was a pioneering English poet and a leading figure in the avant-garde literary movement of the early 20th century. Renowned for her distinctive, often flamboyant style and her profound, innovative use of language, Sitwell's works, such as "The Canticle of the Rose," challenged conventional poetic forms. She was a vital voice in the modernist movement, celebrated for her unique ability to blend the musicality of verse with rich imagery. Sitwell's legacy endures, inspiring generations of poets and writers.

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"I wish the government would put a tax on pianos for the incompetent."

Edith Sitwell

"My personal hobbies are reading, listening to music, and silence."

Edith Sitwell

"I am patient with stupidity but not with those who are proud of it."

Edith Sitwell

"The public will believe anything, so long as it is not founded on truth."

Edith Sitwell

"Poetry is the deification of reality."

Edith Sitwell

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