Born: 7 September 1887, Scarborough, Yorkshire, England
Died: 9 December 1964, London, England
Nationality: English
Edith Sitwell was an English poet, critic, and literary figure, known for her modernist verse, public performances, and association with the Sitwell literary family.
Edith Sitwell
I Live Under a Black Sun
1937. John Lehman, 1948.
Mrs. Vanelden’s house was situated in one of the moon-coloured crescents, or circuses, bordering the edge of Regent’s Park. Two crescents, one on either side, overlooked large gardens full of huge purring leaves and great bright flowers...The crescents and gardens alike had a faint Regency character, partly, perhaps, because they faced remote light blue distances, such as one sees in water-colours of the period...
A detailed description of the house's interior follows.