Vita Sackville-West
Vita Sackville-West was an English novelist, poet, and memoirist known for her scandalous amorous liaisons with women, including Virginia Woolf.
Victoria Mary Sackville-West
Novelist
March 9, 1892
Pisces
June 02, 1962
70
Knole House, Kent, England
Vita Sackville-West, a renowned British writer and gardener, is widely recognized for her connection with Virginia Woolf, which inspired Woolf’s famous novel “Orlando.” As a prolific novelist and poet, Sackville-West’s notable works include “The Edwardians” and “All Passion Spent.” In addition to her literary accomplishments, she was a skilled gardener who designed the stunning gardens at Sissinghurst Castle. While married to Harold Nicolson, Sackville-West engaged in numerous scandalous romantic affairs with women, including her relationship with Woolf. Her unconventional personal life and significant contributions to literature have been acknowledged and celebrated by historians and scholars.