The Art of the Personal Essay: An Anthology from the Classical Era to the Present

by Phillip Lopate

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Edited by Phillip Lopate, The Art of the Personal Essay gathers writing from the classical era to the present in a broad literary anthology. It offers readers an opportunity to explore the personal essay across time while considering the form’s enduring place in literature and nonfiction.

ISBN-13 9780385423397 ASIN 038542339X Views 525 Publisher Vintage Year 1995 Edition First Edition Format Paperback Product Group Book Pages 777 Created February 23, 2026 Updated October 16, 2026

About This Book

The Art of the Personal Essay presents an anthology of personal essays spanning the classical era to the present.

Edited by Phillip Lopate, the collection offers a broad view of the form across different periods.

It is suited to readers interested in literary nonfiction, essay writing, and the development of the personal essay.

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