The Bloomsbury Group, flourishing in early 20th century England, cultivated a scenius born from a confluence of intellectual curiosity, social rebellion, and a shared commitment to aesthetic and personal freedom. Meeting in the private homes of its members, primarily in the Bloomsbury area of London, the group fostered an environment of intense, multidisciplinary discussion that crossed the boundaries of literature, economics, art criticism, and social reform. This ethos, informed by the philosophical principles of G.E. Moore, emphasized personal relationships, intellectual honesty, and the relentless pursuit of truth and beauty, leading to innovative works that challenged Victorian conventions and shaped modernist thought.

Significantly, the Bloomsbury Group emerged in reaction to the perceived stifling atmosphere of Cambridge University and the broader rigidities of English society. Its members, many of whom were connected to Cambridge through the Apostles society, sought a space for open intellectual exploration and experimentation outside the constraints of academic disciplines and social expectations. This commitment to open dialogue and uninhibited creativity, facilitated by their privileged backgrounds and social connections, allowed for a cross-pollination of ideas that fueled their individual and collective artistic and intellectual endeavors.

• Virginia Woolf: Key Member; Novelist and essayist, known for her experimental style and modernist works.
• Leonard Woolf: Key Member; Virginia Woolf's husband, publisher, and writer; co-founded the Hogarth Press.
• Clive Bell: Key Member; Art critic and essayist, known for his articulation of aesthetic principles.
• Vanessa Bell: Key Member; Painter and sister of Virginia Woolf; her work was influential in the Bloomsbury aesthetic.
• Duncan Grant: Key Member; Painter and partner of Vanessa Bell; his work reflects Bloomsbury's artistic sensibilities.
• E. M. Forster: Key Member; Novelist known for his explorations of social class and relationships.
• John Maynard Keynes: Key Member; Economist and influential thinker; his economic theories shaped global policy.
• Lytton Strachey: Key Member; Biographer and essayist; his witty and insightful biographies were influential.
• Roger Fry: Key Member; Art critic and painter; instrumental in introducing Post-Impressionism to Britain.
• Saxon Sydney-Turner: Key Member; Philosopher and writer; his work explored various intellectual domains.

• Name: Mrs. Dalloway
  • Description: Novel exploring themes of memory, time, and consciousness.
  • Year: 1925
• Name: To the Lighthouse
  • Description: Novel exploring themes of family, loss, and the passage of time.
  • Year: 1927
• Name: Orlando
  • Description: Novel exploring themes of gender, identity, and immortality.
  • Year: 1928
• Name: A Room of One's Own
  • Description: Feminist essay arguing for women's access to economic independence and creative freedom.
  • Year: 1929
• Name: Essays on the economic theory of value
  • Description: Book by John Maynard Keynes laying out his theory of employment and the value of money.
  • Year: 1923 (first significant work in this area; later editions and expansions followed)
• Name: Treatise on Probability
  • Description: Book by John Maynard Keynes laying out the foundations of a logical theory of probability.
  • Year: 1921
• Name: The Cambridge Apostles
  • Description: An influential discussion group including many members of the Bloomsbury Group. Though not a singular publication, it fostered intellectual debate and collaboration leading to many of the above works.
  • Year: (ongoing from 1820s) Association with Bloomsbury Group primarily during early 20th century.

• Influenced By: Modernism; The Bloomsbury Group's aesthetic and intellectual output was deeply rooted in modernist principles.
• Influenced By: Victorian Era; Reacted against and built upon Victorian social conventions and artistic styles.
• Collaborated With: Virginia Woolf; Core member, significantly shaped the group's literary output.
• Collaborated With: Lytton Strachey; Core member, biographer, influential essayist.
• Collaborated With: Leonard Woolf; Husband of Virginia Woolf, publisher, key figure in the group's intellectual circles.
• Collaborated With: Clive Bell; Art critic, significant contributor to the group's aesthetic discussions.
• Collaborated With: Vanessa Bell; Sister of Virginia Woolf, painter, key figure in the group's artistic circles.
• Collaborated With: Duncan Grant; Painter, partner of Vanessa Bell, contributed to the group's artistic scene.
• Influenced: Postmodernism; The Group's experimental writing styles and questioning of traditional norms anticipated aspects of postmodern thought.
• Influenced: Feminist thought; Virginia Woolf's work and the group's discussions on gender significantly contributed to feminist theory and practice.
• Influenced: British literary tradition; The Group's innovative writing techniques and thematic concerns impacted subsequent generations of British writers.