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50 essays

50 essays

a portable anthology
EducationEssays
Pages
491
Published
2007
Language
English

Synopsis

This collection brings together a diverse range of essays from notable authors like Dave Barry and Bill Bryson. Explore various topics and perspectives through these engaging pieces, perfect for college readers and anyone interested in contemporary American and English writing. It's a great way to encounter different voices and styles in a single volume.

Prose complexity
7/10

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Genres

Education Essays

Authors

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Bill BrysonNon-Fiction · Essaysb. 1951

Bill Bryson (born 8 December 1951 in Des Moines, Iowa) is an American-British writer of humorous travel books, popular science and books on the English language. He moved to England in 1977, worked as a journalist at The Times and The Independent, and broke through with Notes from a Small Island (1995) and A Walk in the Woods (1997). A Short History of Nearly Everything (2003) won the Aventis Prize for science books. He was Chancellor of Durham University from 2005 to 2011, is an honorary fellow of the Royal Society, and became a British citizen in 2014 while keeping his American citizenship.

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Dave BarryEssays · Non-Fictionb. 1947

David McAlister "Dave" Barry is a Pulitzer Prize winning American author and columnist, who wrote a nationally syndicated humor column for the Miami Herald from 1983 to 2005. He has also written numerous books of humor and parody, as well as comedic novels. - Wikipedia

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Samuel S. CohenNon-Fiction · Essays

Samuel S. Cohen has penned fifty insightful essays, exploring a range of subjects with a keen eye. His writing offers readers a chance to discover new perspectives and ideas.

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