Men and Apparitions

Ezekiel Hooper Stark, a 38-year-old cultural anthropologist specializing in family photographs, navigates personal and societal upheavals as he explores evolving notions of masculinity and identity. After experiencing love and loss, he finds inspiration in a historic relative and undertakes a project examining the modern "New Man" in a changing world. Richly layered and thought-provoking, the novel blends comedy, tragedy, and philosophy to reflect on art, culture, and self-discovery.