Book CLXIX
The Essay
On the trial of thought, exploration in writing, personal voice on ideas
Chapters
1
The Exploration
On thinking on paper
“The essay explores. Thinking aloud in prose. Not proving but trying, testing, venturing.”
2
The Voice Again
On personal presence
“Essays have voice. Personal presence in prose. The 'I' thinking, sharing, wondering.”
3
The Synthesis Again
On bringing together
“Essays synthesize. Bringing disparate elements together. Making whole from parts.”