Robert Atwan

Robert Atwan is widely recognized as the series editor for "The Best American Essays" anthology, a role he has held for many years, curating significant works in the genre.

While primarily known as an editor, Robert Atwan has also published his own essays and critical works, often focusing on literature and culture.

"The Writer's Presence" is a highly regarded college textbook co-edited by Robert Atwan, frequently used in composition and rhetoric courses for its selection of diverse essays.