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9780451530219

The Signet Book of American Essays

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  • ISBN13:

    9780451530219

  • ISBN10:

    0451530217

  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 2006-08-01
  • Publisher: Signet Classics

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These are Americans who had something important to say-and said it in powerful, convincing ways. A compendium of commentary, criticism, and oratory excellence from throughout the nation's history, The Signet Book of American Essays is a perfect resource for those searching for the most timeless essays ever conceived by America's notable scientists, philosophers, politicians, and writers.

Table of Contents

Introductionp. xiii
Aspects of Literacy
From The Autobiographyp. 3
"Why?"p. 11
"Writing and Analyzing a Story"p. 21
"Composing a Life"p. 31
"The Miracle of Language"p. 41
On Education
"The American Scholar"p. 51
"Of the Coming of John"p. 75
"On Education"p. 94
Religious Fervor
"The Tryal of Bridget Bishop, Alias Oliver, at the Court of Oyer and Terminer, Held at Salem"p. 103
"The Meaning of This Hour"p. 112
"Making Sense of the Nonsensical: An Analysis of Jonestown"p. 118
Intellectual Freedom
"Censorship and the Arts"p. 155
"In Praise of Huckleberry Finn"p. 176
"Intellectual Freedom, Libraries, and Censorship"p. 187
Women Speak Out
"Letters to John Adams"p. 195
"A New Egalitarian Life Style"p. 200
"Only Daughter"p. 204
"Remarks to the United Nations Fourth World Conference on Women Plenary Session"p. 209
"The War We Haven't Won"p. 218
Individual Rights
"Civil Disobedience"p. 225
"Letter from Birmingham Jail"p. 254
On the Lighter Side
"Desperately Seeking Humor"p. 281
"Advice to Youth"p. 291
"Warning: Families May Be Dangerous to Your Health"p. 295
America at the Crossroads
"Second Inaugural Address"p. 305
"Joint Address to Congress Leading to a Declaration of War Against Japan"p. 308
"Farewell Address"p. 311
"Special Message to Congress on the Defense Budget"p. 319
Biographiesp. 343
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