Excerpt from Types of the Essay
The essay as a form in modern literature began with a French writer, Michel de Montaigne, who in 1580 published two volumes entitled Essais. These dealt with such subjects as Fortune, Cannibals, Names, Smells.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book is an anthology of essays by various authors, each providing a unique perspective on the nature and purpose of the essay as a literary form. The essays explore the history of the essay, from its origins in Montaigne's writings to its development as a popular genre in the 18th and 19th centuries. They also examine the different types of essays, including the personal essay, the descriptive essay, the character sketch, the critical essay, and the reflective essay. The essays in this book offer a rich and varied exploration of the essay as a literary form, providing insights into its history, its techniques, and its enduring appeal. They will be of interest to anyone interested in the art of writing, the history of literature, or the exploration of ideas. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781330066683_0
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