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Name: Literary journalism
Author: Norman Sims

In *Literary Journalism*, editors Norman Sims and Mark Kramer assemble a definitive collection of the finest prose in the genre. The anthology features work by long‑time masters and fresh national talent, spanning memoirs, personal essays, science and nature reportage, travel writing, and more. Readers encounter artful, innovative styles that illustrate the evolution and enduring relevance of literary journalism in American contemporary writing.

First publish date: 1995

Genre: General Fiction/Anthologies

Authors: Norman Sims

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