Osbert Sitwell was a British author and poet who was born on December 6, 1892, and passed away on May 4, 1969. He belonged to the Sitwell literary family, which also included his siblings Edith and Sacheverell. Osbert Sitwell was known for his unique literary style, often characterized by his use of elaborate and ornate language. His works were heavily influenced by the decadent movement and the aestheticism of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Sitwell’s writing encompassed various genres, including poetry, novels, and biographies. He explored a wide range of themes and subjects in his works, from historical figures to mythological tales. Some of his notable works include “Triple Fugue” (1924), “The Collected Satires and Poems of Osbert Sitwell” (1931), and “Left Hand! Right Hand!” (1945). Sitwell’s contribution to the literary world lies in his ability to infuse his writing with rich imagery and a distinct poetic voice, which has left a lasting impact on the genre of poetry and literature as a whole.
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1949: The Scarlet Tree Being the Second Volume of Left Hand, Right Hand! An Autobiography of Osbert Sitwell
$50.00The Scarlet Tree is the second volume of Osbert Sitwell’s autobiography, Left Hand, Right Hand!. The book is beautifully illustrated and tells the story of Sitwell’s life in the years following World War I. The title of the book refers to a tree that Sitwell saw while on a trip to Italy, which he found to be a symbol of the transience of life.
The book provides a fascinating insight into the life of a British aristocrat during the early 20th century, with Sitwell recounting his experiences in the literary and artistic circles of the time. The volume is well-preserved, with a clean and tightly bound orange-red hardcover and gilt lettering on the spine.