Walker Larson
Author
Prior to becoming a freelance journalist and culture writer, Walker Larson taught literature and history at a private academy in Wisconsin, where he resides with his wife and daughter. He holds a master's in English literature and language, and his writing has appeared in The Hemingway Review, Intellectual Takeout, and his Substack, The Hazelnut. He is also the author of two novels, "Hologram" and "Song of Spheres."
LATEST
The Scarlet Pimpernel of the Vatican
Msgr. Hugh O’Flaherty was the Irish priest who defied the Nazis to save thousands.
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‘Macbeth’: A Play About Nothing
Shakespeare’s play follows St. Augustine’s understanding of the nature of evil: It is the absence of goodness.
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The Lesser-Known Poems of Alfred, Lord Tennyson
Alfred, Lord Tennyson’s poetic genius extended far beyond a handful of his most popular poems.
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A Path to Healing Forges a Hero
After 9/11, Chris Meek endeavored to perform small acts of kindness. Over time, he’s made a tremendous impact on the lives of others.
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A Case for Reviving Folk Music Jam Sessions
Creating music together is one of the oldest—and best—ways to build community.
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4 Great Musical Compositions Inspired by Classic Literature
Composers find inspiration in the stories and tales that capture their imaginations; luckily we listeners have the opportunity to be inspired too.
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How Did We Get the Word ‘Husband’?
Far from limiting a man, marriage calls him into a larger mission of love, stewardship, and provision.
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The Naturalist-Artists of the Victorian Era
The Victorian era was known for its proliferation of naturalists, observational science, and creative writing.
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Beethoven’s Daily Routine: 5 Practices That Helped Make Him a Musical Titan
Beethoven’s life proves how routine fuels creative and personal achievement.
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The Scarlet Pimpernel of the Vatican
Msgr. Hugh O’Flaherty was the Irish priest who defied the Nazis to save thousands.
|
‘Macbeth’: A Play About Nothing
Shakespeare’s play follows St. Augustine’s understanding of the nature of evil: It is the absence of goodness.
|
The Lesser-Known Poems of Alfred, Lord Tennyson
Alfred, Lord Tennyson’s poetic genius extended far beyond a handful of his most popular poems.
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A Path to Healing Forges a Hero
After 9/11, Chris Meek endeavored to perform small acts of kindness. Over time, he’s made a tremendous impact on the lives of others.
|
A Case for Reviving Folk Music Jam Sessions
Creating music together is one of the oldest—and best—ways to build community.
|
4 Great Musical Compositions Inspired by Classic Literature
Composers find inspiration in the stories and tales that capture their imaginations; luckily we listeners have the opportunity to be inspired too.
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How Did We Get the Word ‘Husband’?
Far from limiting a man, marriage calls him into a larger mission of love, stewardship, and provision.
|
The Naturalist-Artists of the Victorian Era
The Victorian era was known for its proliferation of naturalists, observational science, and creative writing.
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Beethoven’s Daily Routine: 5 Practices That Helped Make Him a Musical Titan
Beethoven’s life proves how routine fuels creative and personal achievement.
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