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A review by tirami
Essays of E.B. White by E.B. White
5.0
I picked up a secondhand copy of this book at the Goodwill a few years ago on a whim. I’d never heard of E.B. White before, but a quote on the back of the book called him “one of the finest essayists of the twentieth century,” so I brought him home to see what the fuss was all about.
I am happy to report that they weren’t lying. I found this collection of essays thoroughly enjoyable. They paint a picture of a man that was kind, witty, thoughtful, and ahead of his time. Reading his essays felt like conversations with a good friend, giving me a vivid look into the past and filling me with hope and joy.
Thank you, Mr. White. This is not just one of the best collections of essays I’ve ever read, but one of the best books too. My copy will certainly stay on my shelves for years to come.
I am happy to report that they weren’t lying. I found this collection of essays thoroughly enjoyable. They paint a picture of a man that was kind, witty, thoughtful, and ahead of his time. Reading his essays felt like conversations with a good friend, giving me a vivid look into the past and filling me with hope and joy.
Thank you, Mr. White. This is not just one of the best collections of essays I’ve ever read, but one of the best books too. My copy will certainly stay on my shelves for years to come.