H.D.

H.D., real name Hilda Doolittle, 1886–1961 was an American writer, who lived for much of her life in the UK. She was bisexual, and was for many years the partner of Annie Ellerman (Bryher).

She had a number of relationships with both men and women, and was married for a time. In 1918 she met Bryher, a wealthy English novelist. Despite both having many other lovers, Bryher and H.D. lived together until 1946, when H.D. moved to Switzerland; they remained in contact until H.D's death.

A member of the "Imagist" group of poets, she wrote many poems and a number of novels. Her poetry often borrowed from Ancient Greek literature and mythology.