Birth: 1902-09-20
, Kingston upon Hull
Death: 1971-03-07
, Ashburton
Stevie Smith was an English poet and novelist known for her unique and eccentric voice, which combined humor, melancholy, and a peculiar social insight. Her work, often characterized by an apparent simplicity that hides deep reflections on life, death, and faith, has earned a special place in 20th-century literature.