Edward Carpenter
Edward Carpenter
Edward Carpenterwas an English socialist poet, philosopher, anthologist, and early LGBT activist...
NationalityEnglish
ProfessionActivist
Date of Birth29 August 1844
examination doe originality
Great success in examinations does naturally not as a rule go with originality of thought.
rude mind details
With my somewhat vague aspiring mind, to be imprisoned in the rude details of a most material life was often irksome.
conscious few grave placed possible present shall though
I should like these few words to be read over the grave when my body is placed in the earth; for though it is possible I may be present and conscious of what is going on, I shall not be able to communicate.