“I did not love cold harmony and perfect regularity of organization; what I sought was variety, mystery, tradition, the venerable, the awful. I despised sophisters and calculators; I was groping for faith, honor, and prescriptive loyalties. I would have given any number of neo-classical pediments for one poor battered gargoyle.”
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The Essential Russell Kirk: Selected Essays
This book is a curated collection of essays by Russell Kirk, a prominent figure in American conservative thought. The essays delve into a variety of topics, including the role of tradition in society, the importance of moral order, and the critique of modernity. Kirk's work is characterized by its thoughtful analysis and its defense of classical liberal principles. more
Author
Russell Kirk
Russell Kirk, an American historian, was born in October 1918 and died on April 29, 1994. His research focused on conservative thought, American history, and culture, and had a profound impact on 20th-century American politics and culture. more
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