Essays let a writer think in public, and this anthology assembles fifty examples in which notable minds work an idea through in a few thousand words.
The range covers personal reflection, moral argument, social criticism and close observation of daily life, so the collection doubles as an introduction to the form itself. Reading several in sequence shows how different writers open an argument, concede a point and close it off, which is exactly the skill an exam answer or an opinion column asks for. The pieces are short enough to take one a night and substantial enough to return to later.
What sets it apart:
• Fifty complete essays drawn from several centuries and traditions
• Subjects ranging from politics and culture to character and ordinary life
• A practical model for students learning how written arguments are built
• A single-volume survey that saves hunting through separate collections
Recommended for literature students, writers and readers who prefer short non-fiction, available from Boipoka.
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