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1. The Complete Works of Ralph Waldo Emerson: Essays, Lectures, Poems, Addresses, and Biographical Sketches by Ralph Waldo Emerson: This collection contains all of Emerson’s works, including his essays, lectures, poems, addresses, and biographical sketches. It also contains his famous works, such as “Self-Reliance” and “The American Scholar.”
2. The Art of the Personal Essay: An Anthology from the Classical Era to the Present by Phillip Lopate: This anthology contains some of the greatest personal essays written throughout history, from the classical era to the present. It includes works from authors such as Plato, Montaigne, Virginia Woolf, and James Baldwin.
3. The Best American Essays of the Century by Joyce Carol Oates: This collection contains the best essays of the 20th century, chosen by Joyce Carol Oates. It includes essays from authors such as Toni Morrison, E.B. White, and Joan Didion.
4. The Norton Book of Personal Essays by Joseph Epstein: This collection contains some of the most memorable personal essays ever written. It includes works from authors such as Mark Twain, George Orwell, and Zora Neale Hurston.
5. The Art of the Essay: A Guide to Writing, Reading, and Critiquing by Paul Fussell: This book provides a comprehensive guide to writing, reading, and critiquing essays. It includes tips on how to structure an essay, how to choose the right words, and how to make an essay persuasive.
6. The Art of the Essay Film: Reflections on the Cinematic Essay by David E. James: This book examines the history, theory, and practice of the essay film. It includes essays from filmmakers such as Chris Marker, Agnès Varda, and Jean-Luc Godard.
7. The Essays of Montaigne by Michel de Montaigne: This collection contains Montaigne’s complete essays, including his famous works such as “Of Cannibals” and “Of Experience.”
8. The Assignment: How to Write Essays & Term Papers by Stephen Reid: This book provides a comprehensive guide to writing essays and term papers. It includes tips on how to research and organize your paper, how to write a thesis statement, and how to edit your work.
9. The Craft of Research by Wayne C. Booth, Gregory G. Colomb, and Joseph M. Williams: This book provides a comprehensive guide to research. It includes tips on how to find and evaluate sources, how to construct an argument, and how to write a paper.
10. Writing with Power: Techniques for Mastering the Writing Process by Peter Elbow: This book provides a comprehensive guide to writing. It includes tips on how to brainstorm, how to structure a paper, and how to revise and edit your work.