Sybille Bedford
March 16, 1911 – February 17, 2006
Sybille Bedford was a German-born writer whose works often drew from her own life experiences. Her prose is marked by its precision and a keen eye for human nature, earning her acclaim as one of the finest women writers of the 20th century. Through her novels and travelogues, she explored themes of brutality, antisemitism, and the complexities of legal systems. Bedford left an indelible mark on modern English prose.