Russell Kirk and the moral imagination

Kirk was a pivotal figure in twentieth-century American conservatism, notably shaping the post-war movement with his influential work, The Conservative Mind. His traditional, Burkean views permeated his extensive writings, including essays, speeches, and fiction, establishing him as a leading voice in various fields like literature and education. A Midwesterner by origin, he traveled extensively, engaging with prominent literary and political figures such as T. S. Eliot and Richard Nixon, which enriched his perspectives and contributions to conservative thought.