The Writer's Presence: A Pool Of Readings

The Writer's Presence: A Pool of Readings Book Description

The readings in "The Writer's Presence "are selected exclusively for the quality of the writing. Editors Donald McQuade of the University of California, Berkeley, and Robert Atwan, Series Editor of "The Best American Essays "scoured hundreds of essays in search of teachable readings with strong voices and clear points of view. The result is a blend of classic pieces by favorites like James Baldwin, Annie Dillard, and Amy Tan; and fresh pieces by rising stars like Michael Pollan, Geeta Kothari, James McBride, and Daniel Harris. The voices in "The Writer's Presence "represent different communities, time periods, levels of difficulty, and fields of study, and the topics intersect in intriguing and nuanced ways, giving students the opportunity to think critically and develop their own voices.

Organized by type of writing and with minimal apparatus," The Writer's Presence "gives instructors unsurpassed teaching flexibility. With so many exceptional readings and so many ways to teach them, the possibilities are endless.

Donald Mc Quade has contributed to The Writer's Presence: A Pool of Readings as an author.<div><b>Donald McQuade</b> is Professor of En­glish at the University of California, Berkeley.<br></div>
Robert Atwan has contributed to The Writer's Presence: A Pool of Readings as an 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.