Havelock Ellis is widely recognised as a key figure in the history of sexuality, but as part of and in addition to his work on sexuality, he was also actively involved in anthropological, literary, philosophical, political and spiritual debates of his time. His numerous friendships and collaborations with different writers and artists give further insight into Ellis’ engagement with and influence on diverse areas of knowledge and fields of expression that lie outside of a narrowly defined scientific framework.
This project investigates these connections by establishing an international network of scholars interested in Ellis' life and work. The initiative seeks to generate a fuller understanding of as yet underexplored aspects of Ellis' work; it also aims to develop a framework for a more nuanced examination of the interdisciplinary culture of knowledge of the late nineteenth- and early twentieth century, and to gain a better understanding of the role sexual knowledge played in this context.
The network is generously funded by the British Academy and organised by Dr Jana Funke (University of Exeter).
This project investigates these connections by establishing an international network of scholars interested in Ellis' life and work. The initiative seeks to generate a fuller understanding of as yet underexplored aspects of Ellis' work; it also aims to develop a framework for a more nuanced examination of the interdisciplinary culture of knowledge of the late nineteenth- and early twentieth century, and to gain a better understanding of the role sexual knowledge played in this context.
The network is generously funded by the British Academy and organised by Dr Jana Funke (University of Exeter).