Description
Distinguished by the quality of writing and the variety of selections, this thematic reader identifies and collects some of the most important insights, discoveries, and reflections of the past millennia as produced by its most noteworthy writers and through a variety of genres. In addition, it introduces students to major traditions in essay writing and other genres and provides guidance in developing critical reading and writing skills.
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An undergraduate essay writing reader stuffed with excellent examples of the form (119 selections) introducing students to the major traditions of nonfiction. The editors provide an introduction to the craft of essay writing and divide the selections according to both themes and rhetorical devices. The scope of the selections allows teachers to tailor the readings to the interests of students and offers a wide of array of subject matter from traditional arguments and process narratives (the Orwell classic "How to Shoot an Elephant" is included) to more diverse writings on nature, philosophy, religion even prison life. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.
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