Great Essays & Essayists
Explore a curated list of great essays and renowned essayists. Discover timeless books and masterpieces from the world's best writers to inspire your reading and writing journey.

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The Complete Essays
by Michel de Montaigne
In 1572 Montaigne retired to his estates in order to devote himself to leisure, reading and reflection. There he wrote his constantly expanding 'essays', inspired …
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Teaching a Stone to Talk
by Annie Dillard
Here, in this compelling assembly of writings, Pulitzer Prize-winning author Annie Dillard explores the world of natural facts and human meanings.
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Ex Libris
by Anne Fadiman
A collection of essays discusses the central and joyful importance of books and reading in the author's life.
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The White Album
by Joan Didion
Essays on the author's experiences with American culture in the 1960s and 1970s.
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