The Value of the Essay in the 21st Century

(Oct. 11, 2009) A panel discussion exploring the past, present, and future of this important genre of writing with Stanford professors Andrea Lunsford, Dan Edelstein, Nicholas Jenkins and Robert Harrison.

The essay is a powerful tool for students, scholars, educators and anyone else who wants to persuade and communicate effectively. In a time when anyone's thoughts can be published almost instantaneously on the web, appreciating the power and understanding the elements of an incisive essay is more pertinent then ever.

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[agapitoflores001]

It is very much applicable to me. I think this could improve my skills in writing.

[Alex09Lam]

bravo perspective

[KosmiCKhaoz]

Well... trying to convince that Essays aren't as "capable" as novels in that way is just contradictory! He was basically using the subjective "lack" of proof on Essays to prove his point...

[bluesharp08]

It would seem that at least 3 out of the 4 panelists on the topic are so liberal and self indulgent that categorizing their work is an after thought and open to their interpretation only.

[live4Cha]

It is good for people like me who need to improve their English.

[HLcalculus]

what a novel discussion