Russell Kirk Livres

In a critical analysis of contemporary American society, Russell Kirk argues that the nation’s leadership has deviated from essential principles of natural and social order. He highlights the urgency for inspiration beyond conventional political discourse, emphasizing the need to reconnect with foundational values. This edition showcases Kirk's intellectual depth and creativity, as noted by Bradley Birzer in his introduction, making it a significant work for understanding the challenges facing conservatism today.

Focusing on the evolution of conservative thought, this influential work explores the principles and values that define American conservatism. Kirk delves into the ideas of key conservative thinkers, highlighting their impact on modern political philosophy. The book emphasizes tradition, moral order, and the importance of community, making a compelling case for the relevance of conservatism in contemporary society. Through a historical lens, it offers insights into the ideological battles that have shaped American political discourse.

Recognized for its cultural significance, this work contributes to the foundational knowledge of civilization. Scholars have highlighted its importance, suggesting that it offers valuable insights into historical and societal contexts.

Exploring the foundations of American Conservatism, this influential work delves into the philosophical underpinnings and historical development of conservative thought. Kirk presents a comprehensive analysis of key conservative figures and ideas, emphasizing tradition, morality, and the importance of community. The book serves as both a critique of liberalism and a call to uphold conservative values in the face of modern challenges, making it a pivotal text for understanding the evolution of political thought in the twentieth century.

Focusing on his role in American politics, the book explores John Randolph of Roanoke's distinctive position as a leader of opposition against both the Jeffersonians and Federalists. Elected to Congress at just twenty-six, he quickly emerged as a powerful figure in Washington, known for his influential and forceful presence. The narrative delves into his political career and the impact he had on shaping the political landscape of his time.

2015 Reprint of 1953 Edition. Full Facsimile of the original edition. Not reproduced with Optical Recognition Software. In attempting to clarify the spirit of conservatism, Kirk turns his attention to three broad fields-political philosophy, religious thought, and imaginative literature. Following Burke, whom he calls the first truly modern conservative thinker, he studies the work of John Adams, Walter Scott, Calhoun, Fenimore Cooper, Tocqueville, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Benjamin Disraeli, Cardinal Newman, George Santayana, and T.S. Eliot and others. Vigorously written, the book represents conservatism as an ideology born of sound intellectual traditions.

A founding father of the American conservative movement, Russell Kirk (1918-94) was also a renowned and bestselling writer of fiction. Kirk's focus was the ghost story, or "ghostly tale" - a "decayed art" of which he considered himself a "last remaining master." Old House of Fear, Kirk's first novel, revealed this mastery at work. Its 1961 publication was a sensation, outselling all of Kirk's other books combined, including The Conservative Mind, his iconic study of American conservative thought. A native of Michigan, Kirk set Old House of Fear in the haunted isles of the Outer Hebrides, drawing on his time in Scotland as the first American to earn a doctorate of letters from the University of St. Andrews. The story concerns Hugh Logan, an attorney sent by an aging American industrialist to Carnglass to purchase his ancestral island and its castle called the Old House of Fear. On the island, Logan meets Mary MacAskival, a red-haired ingénue and love interest, and the two face off against Dr. Edmund Jackman, a mystic who has the island under his own mysterious control. This new edition features an introduction by James Panero, Executive Editor of The New Criterion.

Focusing on the life and contributions of Robert A. Taft, the book examines his political theories and the impact he had on American politics. It addresses the mixed perceptions of Taft, highlighting both the neglect and criticism he faced from historians. Through a thorough and balanced analysis, the author sheds light on Taft's significance in shaping political discourse, offering insights into his enduring legacy and the complexities of his ideological stance.

When a skeleton is uncovered that reactivates a homicide cold case, Ben Raveneau's painful memories of Ann Coryell's death a decade ago resurface, and he investigates the skeleton to see if there is a link to the two cases.