50 Essays A Portable Anthology

by Cohen, Samuel

• ISBN13: 9781319331658
• ISBN10: 1319331653
• eBook ISBN(s): 9781319483616
• Additional ISBN(s): 9780312609658, 9781319043728, 9781319194468
• Edition: 7th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2022-10-28
• Publisher: Bedford/St. Martin's
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About This Book

50 Essays: A Portable Anthology

ISBN: 9781319331658

50 Essays: A Portable Anthology by Samuel Cohen is a thought-provoking collection of essays that has been a staple in English literature classes for years. This portable anthology is designed to provide a semester's worth of reading material, covering a broad range of topics, time periods, and themes. It's perfect for students looking to develop their reading and writing skills, as well as for educators seeking a diverse and engaging curriculum.

Who Uses It?

Primarily, this book is used by students and instructors in introductory English literature and composition courses at the high school and college levels. It's also a valuable resource for anyone interested in exploring various forms of essay writing, including professionals looking to refresh their knowledge or expand their understanding of literary principles.

History and Editions

The 7th edition of 50 Essays has been updated to include a wide range of essays from different eras and authors. This edition maintains the book's reputation for providing accessible yet challenging reading material. The collection includes essays that are both classic and contemporary, ensuring that students are exposed to a diverse array of writing styles and perspectives.

Author and Other Works

Samuel Cohen is the author of 50 Essays, and his work has been widely praised for its ability to make complex literary concepts accessible to a broad audience. Cohen's collection is part of a series of anthologies that aim to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of various literary genres and styles.

Key Features

• Comprehensive Coverage: The book covers a wide range of essays, from classical works to modern pieces, ensuring that students are exposed to diverse literary styles.
• Diverse Collection: The anthology includes essays from various authors and time periods, providing a rich tapestry of literary experiences.
• Guidance for Reading and Writing Skills: The book includes additional guidance to help students develop their reading and writing skills, making it an invaluable resource for both students and educators.

Detailed Information

ISBNs and Formats

• Paperback: ISBN-13: 9781319331658
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Publication Details

• Publisher: Bedford/St. Martin's
• Publication Date: October 28, 2022
• Number of Pages: 576 pages
• Language: English
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• 9781319483616 (eBook Trial Access)
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• 9781319331658 (Paperback)

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Table of Contents

[*represents readings new to this edition]

Preface for Instructors
Alternative Tables of Contents
By Rhetorical Mode
By Purpose
By Theme
By Clusters and Paired Readings
By Chronological Order
Introduction for Students: Active Reading, Critical Thinking, and the Writing Process
Documentation Guide

Maya Angelou, Graduation
Gloria Anzaldúa, “How to Tame a Wild Tongue”
Barbara Lazear Ascher, “On Compassion”
James Baldwin, “Notes of a Native Son”
*Stephanie Burt, “My Life as a Girl”
Danny Chau, “The Burning Desire for Hot Chicken”
Sandra Cisneros, “Only Daughter”
Eli Clare, “Clearcut: Explaining the Distance”
Ta-Nehisi Coates, “The Paranoid Style of American Policing”
*Samuel Cohen, “Patriot Days”
*John Dickerson, “Every Dog is a Rescue Dog”
Joan Didion, “On Keeping a Notebook”
Frederick Douglass, “Learning to Read and Write”
Lars Eighner, “On Dumpster Diving”
Stephanie Ericsson, “The Ways We Lie”
Jen Gann, “Wrongful Birth”
Malcolm Gladwell, “Small Change: Why the Revolution Will Not Be Tweeted”
*Nikole Hannah-Jones, “America Wasn’t a Democracy, Until Black Americans Made It One”
Rahawa Haile, “Going It Alone”
Jenine Holmes, “When Pink Ballet Slippers Won't Do”
Langston Hughes, “Salvation”
Zora Neale Hurston, “How It Feels to Be Colored Me”
*Brooke Jarvis, “Deer Wars and Death Threats”
Thomas Jefferson, “The Declaration of Independence”
*Walter Johnson, “Guns in the Family”
*Christine Kenneally, “Mind Machines”
*Robin Wall Kimmerer, “The Council of Pecans”
Stephen King, “Reading to Write”
*Jill Lepore, “What's Wrong with the Way We Work”
Audre Lorde, “The Fourth of July”
Nancy Mairs, “On Being a Cripple”
Matthew J. X. Malady, “The Ghosts in Our Machine”
*Saima Mir, “A Woman of Substance”
Bharati Mukherjee, “Two Ways to Belong in America”
Tommy Orange, from There, There
George Orwell, “Shooting an Elephant”
Mike Rose, " ‘I Just Wanna Be Average’ "
*Kathryn Schulz, “Where the Wild Things Go”
David Sedaris, “I Like Guys”
Brent Staples, “Just Walk on By: Black Men and Public Space”
Jonathan Swift, “A Modest Proposal”
Amy Tan, “Mother Tongue”
Henry David Thoreau, “Civil Disobedience”
*Jerard Walker, “Breathe”
Ai Weiwei, “The Refugee Crisis Isn't About Refugees. It's About Us.”
Virginia Woolf, “Professions for Women”
Hanya Yanagihara, “A Pet Tortoise Will Outlive Us All”
*Joe Zadeh, “The Tyranny of Time”
*Michelle Zauner, “Crying in H Mart”
Dave Zirin, “Pre-Game”

Glossary of Writing Terms