1904

Event dated 1904–1940

Founding of the Bloomsbury Group

What happened

The founding of the Bloomsbury Group in 1904 brought together a collective of English writers, artists, and intellectuals who met in Bloomsbury for discussions and collaboration. This informal group included notable figures such as Virginia Woolf and E.M. Forster, who significantly influenced modern literature and art. The Bloomsbury Group's emphasis on intellectual exchange and progressive ideas contributed to cultural movements in the early 20th century.

Literary impact

The founding of the Bloomsbury Group in 1904 encouraged modernist experimentation in poetry, particularly among Virginia Woolf and her associates. Their emphasis on psychological depth and social critique influenced a generation of poets exploring new forms and ideas.

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Poets alive in 1904

266 poets

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