Great Books for Good Men: Reflections on Literature and Manhood

• Reflections originally written for Exodus 90 men’s app
• Insights from Homer, Dante, Tolkien, Chesterton, and Lewis
• Addresses lust, courage, masculinity, and holiness
• Commentary on poetry from Newman, Hopkins, and more
• Inspiring vision of true Catholic manhood

These brief but stirring reflections show how great literature can inspire Catholic men to grow in virtue and holiness.

Acclaimed writer Joseph Pearce draws on the wisdom of Homer, Dante, St. John Henry Newman, Chesterton, Tolkien, C. S. Lewis, and many others. He reveals how their works confront questions of lust, courage, manhood, and faith with timeless relevance.

From The Odyssey and The Divine Comedy to The Hobbit, Narnia, and classic poetry such as The Hound of Heaven, Pearce uncovers how literature reflects man’s struggle with sin, grace, and redemption. These meditations reveal how stories can shape the soul toward truth and beauty.

In a culture that distorts masculinity, these literary giants offer a vision of manhood rooted in Christ. Catholic men are called to embrace this vision as they “work out [their] salvation with fear and trembling” (Phil 2:12). A uniquely Catholic and insightful gift for a man you cherish.