* Charismatic “prophet” who advocated a new age of fellowship whereby social relations would be transformed by a new spiritual consciousness
* Prolific socialist writer and public speaker never officially affiliated with the Labour Party but immensely influential in the early years of Britain’s Socialist movement
* Framed a form of “ethical” socialism incorporating feminism, pacifism, environmentalism, animal welfare, “green” living, etc.
* Lived his ideals by living modestly in a homestead growing and selling fruits and vegetables and making rope sandals to sell
* Lived openly with male working class lovers and openly advocated “homogenic” love
For more visit the Edward Carpenter Archive.
