The Signet book of American essays
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Published: |
Signet Classics,
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Publisher Address: | New York |
Publication Dates: | c2006. |
Literature type: | Book |
Language: | English |
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Carrier Form: | xiv, 348 p.: ; 18 cm. |
ISBN: |
0451530217 (pbk.) 9780451530219 (pbk.) |
Index Number: | I712 |
CLC: | I712.65 |
Call Number: | I712.65/S578 |
Contents: |
Aspects of literacy -- On education -- Religious fervor -- Intellectual freedom -- Women speak out -- Individual rights -- On the lighter side -- America at the crossroads A compendium of commentary, criticism and oratory excellence from throughout the nation's history. From the wisdom of Benjamin Franklin to the outspoken empowerment of Gloria Steinem, from the satire of Mark Twain to the seriousness of Franklin D. Roosevelt, the collection offers the opportunity to learn the subtle arts of persuasion and rational argument as exemplified in these great American dissertations. |