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We chose the name in honour of Edward Carpenter (1844-1929) a socialist, critic, writer, poet, thinker, vegetarian, and mystic. He was a pioneering supporter of many progressive causes including women’s rights and sexual reform which we take for granted today. His radically different lifestyle became a symbol of liberation from the oppressive middle class values of late Victorian England and his writings were an important contribution to the development of the English socialist movement and, very much later, to the gay liberation movement. He lived at Millthorpe, near Sheffield, with his lover, George Merrill, (who inspired E M Forster to write his novel ‘Maurice’) and their home became a place of pilgrimage for his many admirers. Our ‘Principles and Intentions’ are inspired by his life.
One of our members has made a study of his life, and if you are interested to know more about him, we would recommend you visit this site: http://www.edwardcarpenter.net
There is also a new group called the Edward Carpenter Forum which is dedicated to the exploration of the life, ideas and work of the pioneering thinker, activist and visionary and his circle. Their website is: |
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