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The Best American Essays 2022
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A collection of the year’s best essays, selected by award-winning writer Alexander Chee. Alexander Chee, an essayist of “virtuosity and power” (Washington Post), selects twenty essays out of thousands that represent the best examples of the form published the previous year.
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A collection of the year’s best essays, selected by award-winning writer Alexander Chee.
Alexander Chee, an essayist of “virtuosity and power” (Washington Post), selects twenty essays out of thousands that represent the best examples of the form published the previous year.
The Best American Essays 2022 showcases a diverse range of voices and perspectives, offering readers a thought-provoking journey through some of the most outstanding writing presented over the past year.
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The Best American Essays 2022 is praised for its thoughtful and evocative collection, combining literary and journalistic elements effectively. The curated essays challenge readers to reflect on personal and political beliefs, capturing life in its complexities. This instalment is noted for its mix of probing, disconcerting, and self-reflective pieces, making it well-suited to the current era's challenging times.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780358658870
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 08 December 2022
Country: United States
Imprint: Mariner Books
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 140.0mm
Height: 210.0mm
Weight: 265g
Pages: 336
About the Author
ROBERT ATWAN has been the series editor of The Best American Essays since its inception in 1986. He has edited numerous literary anthologies and written essays and reviews for periodicals nationwide.
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