You're Dead to Me The Bloomsbury Group
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Jan 19, 2024 Dr Jane Goldman and comedian Suzi Ruffell join Greg Jenner to delve into the eccentric lives and cultural impact of the Bloomsbury Group in 1920s London. They discuss the avant-garde lifestyles, unconventional relationships, and artistic output of intellectuals like Virginia Woolf and E. M. Forster. The episode explores the group's infamous love triangles, their support for various movements, and their boundary-pushing artistic endeavors. With humor and unique perspectives, the discussion takes us on a journey through the bohemian world of the Bloomsbury Group.
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Cambridge Roots
- The Bloomsbury Group's origins trace back to Cambridge University.
- Toby Stephen, Virginia Woolf's brother, and his friends formed a discussion group which included women, laying the foundation for Bloomsbury's intellectual and social circles.
E.M. Forster and "Maurice"
- E.M. Forster, inspired by a relationship with an Egyptian tram conductor, wrote "Maurice".
- This novel, with its "imperative happy ending" for a gay couple, remained unpublished until 1971 due to its then-controversial theme.
Lytton Strachey's Love Triangles
- Lytton Strachey was involved in multiple love triangles, highlighting Bloomsbury's complex relationships.
- One involved a ménage à trois with Ralph Partridge and Dora Carrington, showcasing their unconventional approach to love and marriage.