Anna Neima Bücher

The absorbing story of six utopian communities across the world, each of which sprang up in the aftermath of the First World War.

The narrative explores Dartington Hall as a vibrant social experiment founded in 1925 by American heiress Dorothy Elmhirst and her husband Leonard. It became renowned for its progressive education, artistic endeavors, and commitment to rural revitalization, attracting notable interwar intellectuals. As a socio-cultural laboratory, it fostered innovative ideas in art, society, and spirituality. The book offers an insightful portrayal of a community striving to embody their ideals, while linking Dartington's legacy to similar projects in Britain, India, and America.