Sackville-West, Edward, 1901-1965
Dates
- Existence: 1901 - 1965
Biographical Note
Edward Sackville-West was born in London on November 13, 1901. He wrote his first novel while at Christ Church, but withdrew to travel in France and Germany. His earliest published writing included five novels and one biography. In 1945, Edward Sackville-West bought a house in Long Crichel, Dorset, where he established a literary salon with three housemates. As a young man Sackville-West renounced his childhood Catholic faith, but in 1949 he rejoined the Roman Catholic Church. He died at Clogheen on July 4, 1965.
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Edward Sackville-West letters to Clive Bell
Consists of 16 personal letters written by nineteenth-century novelist and music critic Edward Sackville-West to his friend, art critic Clive Bell beginning when both were young writers and spanning nearly forty years.
Collection is open for research.