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OverviewThe literary offerings of the greatest essayists spanning centuries Jonathan Swift 'meditates upon a broomstick' and Mark Twain tells us 'how to tell a story'. While Ralph Waldo Emerson indulges in the dilemma of giving that 'perfect gift', Francis Bacon ruminates on the expression of 'truth'. Charles Dickens, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Walt Whitman, Arthur Schopenhauer and many more writers reveal their literary minds and finest writings on subjects as varied as love, sorrow, sleep, pets, friends, nature, childhood and anything and everything that portrays life. Magisterial in scope and authentic in style, this collection, spanning generations of wit, wisdom and literary fables, brings together the greatest essays by the British and American literary treasures. This book includes a fine selection of long and major essays along with shorter but enticing pieces that will entertain, move and challenge the readers. Magisterial in scope and authentic in style A fabulous collection of wit, wisdom and literary fables Greatest essays by the British and American literary treasures Enticing pieces that will entertain, engage and inform Full Product DetailsAuthor: RUPA RUPAPublisher: Rupa Publications India Pvt Ltd. Imprint: Rupa Publications India Pvt Ltd. ISBN: 9789389967913ISBN 10: 9389967910 Pages: 552 Publication Date: 05 October 2021 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |