JOURNAL ARTICLE

Hotbed: Bohemian Greenwich Village and the Secret Club That Sparked Modern Feminism by Joanna Scutts, and: Midnight Rambles: H. P. Lovecraft in Gotham by David Goodwin (review).

  • Published In: New York History, 2025, v. 106, n. 1. P. 148 1 of 3

  • Database: America: History and Life with Full Text 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Cimino, Eric 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on the historical significance of the Heterodoxy club, an offshoot of the Liberal Club in early twentieth-century Greenwich Village, which played a crucial role in shaping modern feminism. Founded in 1912 by suffrage organizer Marie Jenney Howe, Heterodoxy provided a space for women to discuss feminist ideas and advocate for social change, distinguishing itself from the male-dominated Liberal Club. The article also contrasts the experiences of Heterodoxy's members with those of the all-male Kalem Club, which included writer H. P. Lovecraft, highlighting Lovecraft's adherence to traditional patriarchal values and his aversion to the diverse urban environment of New York City. The discussion emphasizes the differing perspectives on feminism and modernity between the two groups. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:New York History. 2025/06, Vol. 106, Issue 1, p148
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Biography
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:0146-437X
  • DOI:10.1353/nyh.2025.a969472
  • Accession Number:188052452
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