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The Bloomsbury Group (Radio Edit)
May 3, 2024
Dr. Jane Goldman and comedian Suzi Ruffell join Greg Jenner to delve into the lives and impact of the Bloomsbury Group, highlighting their bohemian lifestyle, political work, artistic output, and boundary-pushing relationships. They explore the group's association with queer identities, EM Forster's personal life and writings, John Maynard Keynes' influence, the artistic contributions of Vanessa Bell, and the radical impact of the Bloomsbury Group on history.
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- The Bloomsbury Group promoted progressive ideas in arts and economics, challenging societal norms.
- Lady Otterline Morrell's gatherings exemplified the group's openness to diverse ideas and alternative lifestyles.
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The Bloomsbury Group, active in the early 20th century, consisted of intellectuals, academics, and artists like Virginia Woolf, E.M. Forster, and John Maynard Keynes. They challenged societal norms and pushed boundaries in arts and economics, promoting progressive ideas and creative freedom, despite having unconventional personal relationships.
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