Sitwell
[sit-wuh l, -wel]
- Dame Edith,1887–1964, English poet and critic.
- her brotherSir Osbert,1892–1969, English poet and novelist.
- her brotherSir Sa·chev·er·ell [suh-shev-er-uh l] /səˈʃɛv ər əl/, 1897–1988, English poet, novelist, and art critic.
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Contemporary Examples
“These days we all have to be a bit more sensible,” says Sitwell.
Historical Examples
It was, I suspect, a plan of Sitwell's to pit us against each other.
The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. II (of II)Charles James Lever
"You should rather say the worst of us, Dr. Sitwell," observed my tutor.
Lost Sir Massingberd, v. 1/2James Payn
My host had left the room only a few seconds when Dr. Sitwell entered it.
Lost Sir Massingberd, v. 1/2James Payn
See, he is coming through the shrubbery now, and Dr. Sitwell with him.
Lost Sir Massingberd, v. 1/2James Payn
See his Letter to Mrs. Sitwell, September 6th, 1873, and ch.
The Youth of GoethePeter Hume Brown
Sitwell
- Dame Edith. 1887–1964, English poet and critic, noted esp for her collection Façade (1922)
- her brother, Sir Osbert. 1892–1969, English writer, best known for his five autobiographical books (1944–50)
- his brother, Sir Sacheverell (səˈʃɛvərəl). 1897–1988, English poet and writer of books on art, architecture, music, and travel
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