If we use the most general definition of an essay being a ”prose composition with a focused subject of discussion”, bloggers are today’s essayists. Aldous Huxley, who wrote Brave New World, as well as essays on a wide range of topics, said “the essay is a literary device for saying almost everything about almost anything, usually on a certain topic.” That’s about as general a definition you can get. I’d say it fits blog posts, at least ones which are thoughtful and thought-provoking. Inspired by Ray Bradbury’s… Continue reading →
Are bloggers are today’s essayists?
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