The Healing of Nations and the Hidden Sources of Their Strife

Edward Carpenter was a multifaceted figure known for his contributions as a utopian socialist, poet, and philosopher. He championed causes such as gay rights, prison reform, and vegetarianism, while also opposing vivisection. His influential work, Civilisation: Its Cause and Cure, critiques civilization as a disease affecting human societies. Carpenter's advocacy for sexual liberation impacted notable writers like D. H. Lawrence and Sri Aurobindo, and he inspired E. M. Forster's novel Maurice, highlighting his lasting legacy in literature and social reform.