Osbert Sitwell
Osbert Sitwell was a distinguished English writer and member of the notable Sitwell family, born on December 6, 1892. Known for his sharp wit and distinctive literary style, he carved out a unique space in the literary world during the early to mid-20th century. Sitwell's works often blend a keen sense of observation with a love for the eccentricities of life, making his prose both engaging and thought-provoking. He was not only a prolific author of poetry and essays but also a passionate advocate of the arts, championing modernism and its many forms.
Listeners interested in exploring Sitwell's oeuvre will find a delightful mix of humor and insight in his writing. His ability to capture the nuances of human experience, paired with his love for the natural world, makes his works timeless. Whether you are drawn to his vivid descriptions or his witty commentary on society, there's much to discover in his books. So, why not take a moment to delve into the literary treasures of Osbert Sitwell available in this app?
Wheels - The Fifth Cycle
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Aldous Huxley, Alan Porter, Osbert Sitwell, Edith Sitwell, Sacheverell Sitwell and Sherard Vines
The Fifth Cycle of the Wheels poetry anthology was published in 1920 and contains poems by Aldous Huxley, Alan Porter, Leah McTavish Coehn, …
Wheels - The First Cycle
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Nancy Cunard, Arnold James, Victor Tait Perowne, Helen Rootham, Edith Sitwell, Sacheverell Sitwell, Osbert Sitwell, Edward Wyndham Tennant, Iris Tree and Henry James
A series of six volumes of Wheels anthologies was produced by members of the Sitwell family, the first in 1916. Apart from Edith, Osbert and…
Wheels - The Second Cycle
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Aldous Huxley, Arnold James, Helen Rootham, Osbert Sitwell, Sacheverell Sitwell, Edith Sitwell, Edward Wyndham Tennant, Iris Tree, Sherard Vines and Henry James
A series of six volumes of Wheels anthologies was produced by members of the Sitwell family between 1916 and 1922. The second volume, publis…
Wheels - The Fourth Cycle
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Various, Translated Byálvaro Velez Ladrón De Guevara, Aldous Huxley, Arnold James, Wilfred Owen, Francisco de Quevedo, Osbert Sitwell, Edith Sitwell, Sacheverell Sitwell, Iris Tree, Sherard Vines and Henry James
A series of six volumes of Wheels anthologies was produced by members of the Sitwell family between 1916 and 1922. The fourth volume, publis…
Wheels - A Third Cycle
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Álvaro Velez Ladrón de Guevara, Arnold James, Edith Sitwell, Sacheverell Sitwell, Osbert Sitwell, Iris Tree, Sherard Vines and Henry James
A series of six volumes of Wheels anthologies was produced by members of the Sitwell family between 1916 and 1922. The third volume, publish…