Ideals and Identities

Essays, books, and conversations by Raymond Klassen


Portraits of notable intellectuals in frame

Black and white portraits of an older man with glasses and a woman with short hair, both wearing jackets

The image shows a wooden picture frame containing two black and white portraits side by side, placed on a wooden surface. On the left is an older man with glasses, light-colored hair, and a thoughtful expression, resting his hand on his cheek; he wears a collared shirt and a jacket. On the right is a woman with short, styled hair, wearing a dark buttoned jacket, looking directly at the camera with a composed expression. The background is softly blurred, suggesting indoor settings like a library or study. A vintage book lies on the table in the foreground, adding to the intellectual and historical ambiance of the scene.