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| Name: | Harry Kemp: The First Physical Culturist |
| Authors: | Hild, Carl |
| Published Date: | 27 Aug. 2024 |
| Indexed Date: | 27 Aug. 2024 |
| Web Link: | https://www.planetnude.co/p/harry-kemp-the-first-physical-culturist |
| Index Status: | Complete |
| Original Language: | English |
| Genre: | Non-Fiction |
| Citation: | Hild, Carl. “Harry Kemp: The First Physical Culturist.” Planet Nude (Substack), 27 Aug. 2024, https://www.planetnude.co/p/harry-kemp-the-first-physical-culturist |
Summary
The article explores the life and legacy of pioneering poet, Harry Kemp, and his early advocacy of social nudity. Kemp's unconventional life and experiences, chronicled in poems and autobiographical prose, led to his promotion of the creative life and social nudity, laying the groundwork for the Beat generation. His commitment to nudity and physical culture, as well as his interactions with prominent figures like Upton Sinclair, positioned him as an early proponent of American nudism, contributing to the evolving cultural landscape.