Edward Carpenter (1844 - 1929)

Poet, author and philosopher, born in Hove
By Darren Barnett
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English socialist poet, anthologist, early gay activist and philosopher. He wrote Civilisation, its Cause and Cure and apparently introduced sandals to Britain.

Links

Wikipedia (fascinating biography)

This page was added on 16/10/2008.

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