Faƈade

Façade is a 1923 collection of poems by Edith Sitwell, notable for its emphasis on the value of sound. The poems were set to music by composer William Walton, creating a unique artistic collaboration. Sitwell, a prominent figure in the Sitwell literary family, initially gained attention for her stylistic experiments and a revolt against the prevailing poetry of her time. While her early work, including Façade, showcased a distinct visual sensibility and verbal music, her later poetry, particularly that written during World War II, revealed greater emotional depth and spiritual concerns.12