The Act of Writing : Canadian Essays for Composition

by Ronald Conrad

The Act of Writing is the only all-Canadian essay anthology . It provides an appealing alternative for those who want more than a token selection of Canadian materials in a reader. Devoting a chapter to each rhetorical mode, this reader showcases Canadian readings that exemplify the mode and bring it to life.

408 pages, Paperback

First published September 4, 2002

Reviews

[Melodie Wendel-Cook · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good for classroom: like discussion questions after each essay and writing sample ideas. Even a couple good essays -- not too dated (and ones dated are sadly still relevant).