Calvino has an amazing amount of authority when it comes to his essay. By the time he finishes his essay, it’s clear that he put a lot of effort and time into writing it. One example of his authority is the fact that he feels free to give his opinion. He presents facts also, but his opinions are the most important part of the essay because they give it personality and voice. When reading it, you can also see how he feels about reading the classic books. You can clearly see how strongly he believes and wishes that people should read the classics. I think this touch, the fact that you can see how strongly he feels about this subject, is what makes this essay speak to its readers. While reading this essay, I noticed that it had a strong hold on me. The way that he worded this essay was incredible, and it actually gave him MORE authority over the readers. He also presented the authority over the flow of the essay. He used his definitions to dictate how the essay was read, and used them to his advantage. I liked how he would use two similar definitions and then connect them both in a certain way. (Calvino pg 8)
Calvino, Italo. "Why Read the Classics?" Why Read the Classics? New York: Vintage, 2000. 3-9. Print.
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