The Norton Sampler

An engaging collection of 65 short essays organized by the writing strategies all writers use: narration, description, comparison, and more. Readings on diverse experiences and perspectives make The Norton Sampler a book students will enjoy reading—and will learn from. One-third of the readings are new—including a thematic cluster “Whose Stories Get Heard—and Why Does It Matter?,” and the Tenth Edition includes new support for building strong reading strategies.