Vita Sackville-West

Vita Sackville-West (1892-1962) was an English novelist, poet, and garden designer known for her literary works and her influential role in the Bloomsbury Group. She wrote several notable novels, including "The Edwardians," and is also remembered for her love affair with Virginia Woolf, which inspired Woolf's novel "Orlando." Beyond her writing, Sackville-West was a passionate gardener, creating the famous gardens at Sissinghurst Castle, which remain an iconic example of English garden design. Her life intertwined with significant literary and social movements in the early 20th century, marking her as an important cultural figure.