Edward Carpenter

Pagan and Christian creeds: their origin and meaning (eBook, ePUB)

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Produktbeschreibung

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: libreka classics
• Seitenzahl: 292
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. März 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9783742915054
• Artikelnr.: 55705643

Autorenporträt

Edward Carpenter (1844-1929) was an English social thinker, poet, and writer with a profound effect on modern literature and social movements. Drawing from his experiences and observations, Carpenter penned a number of influential books, essays, and poems that grappled with subjects like sexuality, politics, and spirituality. A notable work that exemplifies Carpenter's interdisciplinary and critical approach is 'Pagan and Christian Creeds: Their Origin and Meaning' (1920), in which he explores the parallels and divergences between early Pagan beliefs and the subsequent structures of Christian faith. Carpenter's analysis in this book reflects his broader literary style, which often marries a detailed historical outlook with a progressive examination of societal norms. A contemporary of figures like Walt Whitman, his writings possess a distinct blend of romanticism and early socialist thought, and he advocated for sexual freedom, women's rights, and environmentalism before these were widely accepted concepts. Carpenter's contributions extend beyond literary boundaries, resonating in the academic and activist spheres, and continue to be studied for their cultural and historical significance in challenging the status quo of his time.