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An Introduction to Literature
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Okay, it's an anthology but they feature writers, poets, dramatists, and works in their complete pieces. They have a great introduction and explanation of all things literate. The writers included have been awarded Nobel Prizes in Literature, the American National Medal of the Arts, some are well-known and some are not. The authors, playwrights, ... »
We Tell Ourselves Stories in Order to Live: Collected Nonfiction (Everyman's Library)
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WARNING! This is an extremely biassed review! No one writes like Joan Didion. Every story, almost every sentence is a study of someone who obviously loves the language. Didion hones in on our finest feelings, our fears, our sorrows shot from her literary arrow, with the truest aim. I cannot read Didion without wanting to know more...... »
The Way to Rainy Mountain
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Mr. Momaday's voice in his collection of stories is priceless. He tells of the Kiowa's legends, follows them up with facts, and includes his own reflections on what it means to be Kiowa, Indian/Native American, human. The inclusion of his father's artwork makes this an even more impressive volume. I was fortunate enough to meet Mr. Mom... »
Teaching a Stone to Talk: Expeditions and Encou
Essays to tease the depths, this collection comprises some pf the best of Dillard's work. Clear insight and brilliant analogy move from the natural world ... »
Classic Feynman: All the Adventures of a Curiou
The stories in this book gave be belly laughs, and they also made me think. ... »
At Large and At Small: Familiar Essays
Over the last several years, I must have given close to a dozen copies of Anne Fadiman's previous essay collection, "Ex Libris", to various friends. It's ... »
Wisdom of Our Fathers: Lessons and Letters from
great book I gave copies to my son and son in law. both have new babies and I suggested they use some of the stories as a pattern in their life as a pare... »
Montaigne: Essays
In 1580, Michel de Montaigne dedicated this "honest book" to his family and friends. It may be called an extended autobiography; but it is quite unusual ... »
When You Are Engulfed in Flames
The Best American Essays 2005 (The Best America
I read this series every year, and usually love it, but this edition is rather weak, and I'm surprised, I like and respect Susan Orlean's work, and I woul... »
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