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Top Literary Essays on Society and Culture

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The White Album by Joan Didion

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A collection examining cultural shifts of the late 1960s through memoir, reportage, and critical observation.

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Consider the Lobster by David Foster Wallace

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A deep dive into ethics, culture, and society through the lens of the Annual Maine Lobster Festival.

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Why I Write by George Orwell

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A reflection on the purpose of writing and the moral responsibilities of the writer.

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Changing My Mind by Zadie Smith

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Essays that explore literary fiction, British television comedy, and other cultural topics.

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Pulphead by John Jeremiah Sullivan

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A collection of essays that explore American culture through various lenses, including music and literature.

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Bad Feminist by Roxane Gay

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Essays covering gender, race, language, and societal narratives with humor and heart.

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Notes of a Native Son by James Baldwin

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A deeply personal and politically charged examination of race, identity, and the civil rights movement.

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The Empathy Exams by Leslie Jamison

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A brilliant example of cultural criticism, dissecting pain, emotion, and empathy.

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Culture and Anarchy by Matthew Arnold

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A collection of essays critiquing Victorian society and advocating for cultural reform.

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Notes from No Man’s Land by Eula Biss

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Essays deeply concerned with issues of race and privilege, offering critical insights into American society.

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