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The Art of the Personal Essay

Phillip Lopate
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The Art of the Personal Essay

Nonfiction | Essay Collection | Adult | Published in 1994

Book Brief

Phillip Lopate

The Art of the Personal Essay

Nonfiction | Essay Collection | Adult | Published in 1994
Book Details
Pages

777

Format

Essay Collection • Nonfiction

Publication Year

1994

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Lexile Level

1180L

Reviews & Readership

4.4

2,670 ratings

82%

Loved it

14%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

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Phillip Lopate's The Art of the Personal Essay is widely praised for its comprehensive anthology of essays from diverse voices, both historical and modern. Reviewers appreciate its insightful commentary and educational value, though some find the length and density daunting. Overall, it is recommended for readers and writers aiming to deepen their understanding of the personal essay genre.

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Who Should Read The Art of the Personal Essay?

Readers who delight in reflective nonfiction, appreciate narrative craft, and enjoy exploring diverse human experiences will relish Phillip Lopate’s The Art of the Personal Essay. Fans of Joan Didion’s The White Album or E.B. White’s Essays of E.B. White will find this anthology engaging and rewarding.

4.4

2,670 ratings

82%

Loved it

14%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

777

Format

Essay Collection • Nonfiction

Publication Year

1994

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Lexile Level

1180L

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