Walker Larson
Walker Larson teaches literature 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, “TheHazelnut.” He is also the author of two novels, "Hologram" and "Song of Spheres."
LATEST
Art Awakens the Soul in Evelyn Waugh’s ‘Brideshead Revisited’
The 1945 novel traces the young man’s path from self-indulgence to a discovery of deeper meaning.
What Was Karl Marx Like?
Marx’s unbalanced Life and unbalanced philosophy has had deadly implications for millions.
Spiritual Transformation in the Medieval Poem ‘Yvain’
The narrative poem tells of the Knight who lost everything but found virtue.
‘The Tears of Things’: Suffering for a Reason
Virgil’s epic poem ‘Aeneid’ suggests that from tragedy, a new, significant future may emerge.
10 Great Historical Fiction Books for Young Readers
This selection beats books about teenage witches, vampires, and werewolves any day.
5 Excellent TV Miniseries That Adapt Classic Fiction
From ‘Pride and Prejudice’ to ‘Bleak House,’ these films explore human nature and classic virtue.
Why Men Should Dress Well
Dressing in a mature and respectable manner reinforces an identity of strength, capability, and confidence.
Finding Peace in Tragedy: John Keats’s ‘Ode to a Nightingale’
One of the best-loved English poems explores finding beauty despite our mortality.
The Jailed Soldier-Poet With the Unfettered Soul
English poet and knight Richard Lovelace, imprisoned for siding with Charles I over Parliament, revealed a noble heart that soared above his bondage.
What Does the Popularity of Dystopias Say About Our Society?
Just 150 years ago, the genre of dystopian fiction was practically unheard of. Now, bookstore shelves overflow with it. Why?
