Writings from the New Yorker: 1925-1976

This is a wonderful collection of writings from E.B. White.

The book is grouped into several themes with a selection of E.B. White editorials in each theme. Not that individual writings are limited in theme. By theme, I mean, “Education” or “Environment”.

E.B. White lived in New York and Maine - his writing is a reflection of his immediate community, the world at large, and the time in which he is living. I truly enjoyed how well set in the present moment each piece was.

The writings are short, grounded in that current moment, and mostly humorous - with a lovely dry wit. Many of these pieces stand the test of time - while we still grapple with the same issues. The “present” of 1938/1947/1955/etc. feel just as salient today.

I truly enjoyed this collection. The writings are fine for all ages but would probably not be understood, as being news-ish items from the past, by younger readers.