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The Riverside Reader

joseph f. trimmer maxine e. hairston

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Top reader compiled by two leaders in the field of composition features works by distinguished essayists. This rhetorically arranged reader contains 71 selections representing diverse voices and views from some of the most respected professional essayists working in the English language, along with short stories and student examples. Carefully developed apparatus, including headnotes and post-reading material, analyzes each reading in a context that helps students better understand the craft of writing and then apply what they learn to their own writing.

null pages, Paperback

First published January 1,1981

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null pages, Paperback
Published
January 1, 1981 by Not Avail
ISBN
9780618687206
ASIN
0618687203
Language
English

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SamIHellaAm
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April 17,2025
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The Riverside Reader by Joseph Trimmer and Maxine Hairston (Houghton-Miflin Co. 1981) (808+/-). This is a collection of essays by noted authors and writers which focuses on the tools and habits necessary to develop the skills required of a professional writer. The authors featured here are all stars: EB White, Ron Kovic, SJ Perleman, Dorothy Parker, Leo Rosten, Tom Wolfe, and many others. My rating: 7/10, finished 12/15/14.
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Shonyerr
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April 17,2025
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I guess this is actually a textbook. I skipped all the instructional parts on writing and read any essays that interested me and skipped the others. It was a good read.
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Recrement
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April 17,2025
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A beautiful collection of essays drawn from various sources. I love the way it's broken down by literary element and includes brief introductions and thoughtful questions to keep you thinking about the content.
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Jaylikeshamsters
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April 17,2025
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I love essays and it is hard to find essay collections in my library. This is an older book I picked up in a second hand book shop but the essays are still excellent and the rhetorical portion of the book helps the reader think critically about what they have read.
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VelvetEris
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April 17,2025
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I love the Riverside Reader series. They always choose a fine mix of contemporary and classic essays that appeal to a wide audience.
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