The Writer's Audience: A Reader for Composition

An anthology of writing by famous authors in various categories, or forms, of writing, that also appear in both scholarly & popular publications: autobiography, including diaries, journals, & formal autobiographical essays; exposition; persuasion; a variety of reviews of everything from murder mysteries to art exhibitions & piano recitals; & research essays. This textbook is designed for experienced instructors who want to develop their own courses & for writing students who, building on past writing experience, want to develop their skills by applying them to specific forms used in many fields of study.