Spencer A. Klavan is an American author, essayist, and literary critic. He was born on March 14th, 1991, in Los Angeles, California, and grew up in the nearby city of Santa Monica.


Klavan graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a degree in English, where he also pursued his passion for the performing arts as a member of the renowned sketch comedy troupe, Mask and Wig.


As a writer, Klavan's work has appeared in a variety of publications, including The Wall Street Journal, National Review, The Weekly Standard, The New York Post, and The American Conservative. He is also a regular contributor to the online cultural commentary website, The Federalist.


In addition to his essays and articles, Klavan is the author of two novels, "How to Read Superhero Comics and Why" and "Without Exploding: The Mindful Writer's Guide to Harnessing the (Explosive) Power of Your Emotions."


Klavan is known for his incisive critiques of contemporary culture and his ability to weave together philosophy, literature, and popular culture in his writing. He is also an accomplished public speaker, having given talks on a variety of topics, including creativity, culture, and politics.


Currently, Klavan lives in New York City, where he works as an editor at the Claremont Review of Books and continues to write and publish his work.

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