The Elmhirsts of Dartington. The creation of an Utopian Community - YOUNG Michael

KORTE INHOUD

Paperback, in-8, 378 pp., illustrations, bibliographical notes, bibliography, index.

"The Elmhirsts of Dartington: The Creation of an Utopian Community" is a historical and biographical book written by Michael Young. The book provides a detailed account of Leonard and Dorothy Elmhirst, who purchased the Dartington Hall in Devon, England, and transformed it into a progressive educational institution and rural regeneration project. The Elmhirsts were visionaries who aimed to create a utopian community, and their experiment in Dartington attracted intellectuals, artists, and educators from around the world. Young's book delves into the couple's backgrounds, their motivations, the challenges they faced, and the lasting impact of their work. The narrative is richly detailed, providing a vivid portrait of the Elmhirsts and their utopian vision.

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1982Uitgever: Routledge378 paginasTaal: Engels