Kitchen, J.
Short Takes: Brief Encounters with Contemporary Nonfiction
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- ISBN 13:
- 9780393326000
- author:
- Kitchen, J.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- W. W. Norton & Co.
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2013
- Pages:
- 399
- Dimensions:
- 137mm X 23mm
- Genre:
- Miscellaneous Items
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
Short Takes presents over seventy-five writers whose range and style demonstrate the myriad ways we humans have of telling our truths. From musings about parents and childhood to reflections on solitude, nature, and loss, these brief encounters showcase the power of nonfiction to move, persuade, and change us.
The stellar roster of contributors includes well-known writers such as Verlyn Klinkenborg, Jo Ann Beard, David Sedaris, and Salman Rushdie, alongside emerging voices like Michael Perry and Mark Spragg. Each short piece invites you to experience the impact of concise writing on our lives.
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