Edward Carpenter: The Man And His Message

By Tom Swan

Book Overview

""Edward Carpenter: The Man And His Message"" is a biography of Edward Carpenter, a British poet, philosopher, and activist. Written by Tom Swan, the book provides a comprehensive account of Carpenter's life, from his childhood in Brighton to his later years as a prominent figure in the socialist and gay rights movements. The book explores Carpenter's ideas on sexuality, spirituality, and social justice, as well as his relationships with other notable figures of his time, such as Walt Whitman and Mahatma Gandhi. Through extensive research and analysis of Carpenter's writings, Swan provides a detailed portrait of a man who was ahead of his time in many ways, and whose ideas continue to resonate with readers today. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of progressive thought and social change.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162971797
• ISBN13: 9781162971797
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 52 Pages
• Weight: 0.18 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"