The Best American Essays 2012
The Best American Essays 2012, edited by Robert Atwan and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt in 2012, presents a curated collection of notable essays from various magazines, journals, and websites. This edition features a selection of works chosen by a special guest editor, highlighting the finest contributions to the genre of essays from that year. With 310 pages, this anthology showcases a diverse range of voices and perspectives, reflecting the richness of contemporary essay writing.
Readers will find a variety of topics explored within this collection, including insights from prominent writers such as Marcia Angell, Jonathan Franzen, and Malcolm Gladwell. The essays cover themes relevant to literary and cultural discussions, offering a blend of personal narratives and critical reflections. This anthology serves as a significant resource for those interested in the art of essay writing, making it a valuable addition to the Best American series.
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The Best American Series(r)
First, Best, and Best-Selling
The Best American series is the premier annual showcase for the country s finest short fiction and nonfiction. Each volume s series editor selects notable works from hundreds of magazines, journals, and websites. A special guest editor, a leading writer in the field, then chooses the best twenty or so pieces to publish. This unique system has made the Best American series the most respected and most popular of its kind.
The Best American Essays 2012 includes
Marcia Angell, Miah Arnold, Mark Doty, Joseph Epstein, Jonathan Franzen,
Malcolm Gladwell, Francine Prose, Lauren Slater,
Sandra Tsing Loh, Jose Antonio Vargas, and others
[INSERT AUTHOR PHOTO] DAVID BROOKS, editor, is a New York Times op-ed columnist and the author, most recently, of The Social Animal. He is also a commentator on the PBS NewsHour and a frequent analyst on NPR s All Things Considered.
Look for the other best-selling titles in the Best American series:
THE BEST AMERICAN COMICS
THE BEST AMERICAN MYSTERY STORIES
THE BEST AMERICAN NONREQUIRED READING
THE BEST AMERICAN SCIENCE AND NATURE WRITING
THE BEST AMERICAN SHORT STORIES
THE BEST AMERICAN SPORTS WRITING
THE BEST AMERICAN TRAVEL WRITING
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