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“The other thing that happened in 1883 was my reading of Thoreau's Walden.”

Quote by Edward Carpenter

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Edward Carpenter

Edward Carpenter was an English poet, social reformer, and philosopher, known for his contributions to the socialist movement and his advocacy for social equality and sexual liberation. Born on August 29, 1844, in Leek, Staffordshire, he is recognized for his poetry that often reflected his beliefs in nature and the human spirit, making him a forerunner of the modern environmental movement. Carpenter passed away on June 28, 1929. more

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