50 Essays
Samuel Cohen
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50 Essays
by Samuel Cohen
Published
November 6, 2006
Publisher
Bedford/St. Martin's
Pages
528
ISBN-13
9780312446987
ISBN-10
0312446985
Description
50 Essays: A Portable Anthology is a compact, inexpensive collection of classic and contemporary essays, most of which have already proven popular in hundreds of classrooms and with thousands of students. Learning how to read good writing effectively is crucial to learning how to write and think critically -- and 50 Essays is full of exceptional prose and many opportunities to practice reading, thinking, and writing about it. 50 Essays represents an extraordinary diversity of voices and genres -- from polemical exhortations to personal narratives, from speeches to meditations, from nuanced arguments to humorous articles. Of varied length and complexity, the essays should stimulate ideas for students' own writing as they provide sound models for rhetorical analysis. But 50 Essays is more than just a selection of good readings. It is a versatile and practical collection designed to prompt critical thinking and writing in the composition classroom. - Preface for instructors.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in 50 Essays?
This edition of 50 Essays has approximately 528 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read 50 Essays?
For most readers, 50 Essays typically takes between 11h 0m and 7h 20m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 132,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 8h 48m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 18 days • Estimated word count: 132,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of 50 Essays?
The estimated word count for 50 Essays is approximately 132,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of 50 Essays?
50 Essays was written by Samuel Cohen.
When was 50 Essays published?
The publication date for this specific edition is November 6, 2006. The original work may have been published on a different date.