George Ives was a poet and writer whose work delved into themes of crime, punishment, gender psychology, and homosexuality, often documented through extensive scrapbooks. He was a dedicated penal reformer and an early advocate for gay rights, actively campaigning for the "Cause" of ending the oppression of homosexuals. Ives's writing and personal life were deeply intertwined with his social activism. He amassed a significant archive of his life's work, reflecting his multifaceted interests.
In this provocative work, George Ives explores the complex role of eros in human life, challenging conventional wisdom about the nature of love and desire. Drawing on a wide range of philosophical and literary sources, Ives offers a bold new vision of human sexuality and its place in the world.
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The Edwardian gay rights campaigner George Ives long kept a scrapbook of those newspaper articles which aroused his interest in the early 20th century