Edward Carpenter
From QueerBio.com
Country
Great Britain
Birth - Death
1844 - 1929
Occupation
Poet
Description
Social activist, philosopher, notably for 'Love's Coming of Age' (1896). Made no secret of his relationship with George Merrill but avoided the scandal that plagued Oscar Wilde at the time. His gay writings impacted future notable poets, including Countee Cullen.
