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Love's Coming-of-Age: A series of papers on the relations of the sexes

By Edward Carpenter

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Discover how outdated social norms confine the true nature of love and passion, sparking a call for a future where relationships are built on understanding and freedom.

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2020-08-30
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"Love's Coming-of-Age: A Series of Papers on the Relations of the Sexes" by Edward Carpenter is a set of writings from the early 1900s examining the intricate connections between men and women. The book looks at themes of sexuality, affection, and the social rules that shape how we view gender, supporting a freer and more accepting view of these subjects. Carpenter thinks about how love grows and how relationships change as society progresses, beginning by presenting key insights into the universal presence of sexual desire and how it is frequently limited by societal norms and expectations. Carpenter talks about the conflicting feelings that people experience as they deal with their desires and sense of right and wrong, stressing how crucial it is to recognize the basic qualities of love that go beyond just the physical. He proposes that a true understanding of sex and affection must be developed through education and honest conversation, urging society to change its views on love and sexuality. This book emphasizes the need for both men and women to adopt a deeper, more aware approach to their relationships.

About the Author

Edward Carpenter was an English utopian socialist, poet, philosopher, anthologist, an early activist for gay rights and prison reform whilst advocating vegetarianism and taking a stance against vivisection. As a philosopher, he was particularly known for his publication of Civilisation: Its Cause and Cure. Here, he described civilisation as a form of disease through which human societies pass.

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