Walker Larson
Author
Before 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
Chesterton’s ‘The Man Who Was Thursday’ and the Balance of Order and Chaos
What starts as a chaotic chase turns into a meditation on how order and chaos are mysteriously intertwined.
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Faithful Companionship: The Case for Having a Dog
Dogs ground their owners in the present moment, offering a steady, uncomplicated affection untouched by status, mood, or circumstance.
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Escapism in Tennyson’s ‘The Lotos-Eaters’
Alfred, Lord Tennyson envisions the languid, lazy world of Greek myth where the only necessary to-do is simple: do nothing.
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Knowing Yourself: A Primer on the 4 Temperaments
Long before modern personality quizzes, an ancient system offered a strikingly relatable way to understand human behavior and personality.
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What Small Children Teach Parents
From repeatedly asking ‘why’ to living fully in the present moment, children are untouched by fatigue or familiarity.
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Love and Art Museums
The artistic process mirrors the experience of falling in love, and each work reflects a greater truth about the human experience.
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Shakespeare’s ‘Henry V’ and the Qualities of a Great Leader
A kingly character exhibits traits we could all learn from, even centuries later.
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Why You Should Know Your Neighbors: Why Casual Connections Matter for Mental Health
Psychologists describe casual connections as ‘weak ties’: relationships that are not deeply personal, yet powerfully reinforce a sense of belonging.
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John Donne’s Brilliant Poem on Married Love
The English poet and cleric’s ‘A Valediction: Forbidden Mourning’ speaks of love’s transcendence over time and space.
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Medieval Guilds: How They Worked and What We Can Learn From Them
Associations organized by merchants and craftsmen served as the social and economic backbone of many medieval towns.
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Chesterton’s ‘The Man Who Was Thursday’ and the Balance of Order and Chaos
What starts as a chaotic chase turns into a meditation on how order and chaos are mysteriously intertwined.
|
Faithful Companionship: The Case for Having a Dog
Dogs ground their owners in the present moment, offering a steady, uncomplicated affection untouched by status, mood, or circumstance.
|
Escapism in Tennyson’s ‘The Lotos-Eaters’
Alfred, Lord Tennyson envisions the languid, lazy world of Greek myth where the only necessary to-do is simple: do nothing.
|
Knowing Yourself: A Primer on the 4 Temperaments
Long before modern personality quizzes, an ancient system offered a strikingly relatable way to understand human behavior and personality.
|
What Small Children Teach Parents
From repeatedly asking ‘why’ to living fully in the present moment, children are untouched by fatigue or familiarity.
|
Love and Art Museums
The artistic process mirrors the experience of falling in love, and each work reflects a greater truth about the human experience.
|
Shakespeare’s ‘Henry V’ and the Qualities of a Great Leader
A kingly character exhibits traits we could all learn from, even centuries later.
|
Why You Should Know Your Neighbors: Why Casual Connections Matter for Mental Health
Psychologists describe casual connections as ‘weak ties’: relationships that are not deeply personal, yet powerfully reinforce a sense of belonging.
|
John Donne’s Brilliant Poem on Married Love
The English poet and cleric’s ‘A Valediction: Forbidden Mourning’ speaks of love’s transcendence over time and space.
|
Medieval Guilds: How They Worked and What We Can Learn From Them
Associations organized by merchants and craftsmen served as the social and economic backbone of many medieval towns.
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