A Book of Essays
A Book of Essays
A Book of Essays is a practical and comprehensive guide designed to help aspirants develop strong essay-writing skills for competitive examinations. The book focuses not only on the content of an essay but also on the techniques required to organise ideas, structure arguments and express viewpoints in a clear, systematic and effective manner.
The 34th Edition 2026 provides foundational guidance on essay writing along with a wide range of contemporary topics. It is particularly useful for aspirants preparing for examinations where strong analytical writing and structured expression are required, including the UPSC Civil Services Mains Essay Paper and other competitive examinations.
The book covers contemporary subjects across areas such as politics, economics, social issues, science, environment and philosophy. This broad coverage helps readers build subject knowledge while developing the ability to approach different types of essay topics from multiple perspectives.
A key feature of the book is its use of structural blueprints, which help aspirants organise their thoughts and expand arguments logically. The book also presents compelling arguments and distinct viewpoints, enabling readers to develop more balanced, authentic and convincing essays.
Along with content development, the book focuses on stylistic diversity, helping readers understand different approaches to expression and the nuances involved in writing effective essays. Curated material and contextual insights further help aspirants enrich their essays with relevant ideas and supporting content.
Key Highlights
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Updated 34th Edition 2026
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Practical guide to developing effective essay-writing skills
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Covers essential techniques and rules for structuring essays
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Includes a wide range of contemporary topics
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Covers politics, economics, social issues, science, environment and philosophy
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Provides structural blueprints for organising arguments
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Includes multiple viewpoints to develop balanced and convincing arguments
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Helps improve clarity, coherence and systematic reasoning
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Covers different styles and approaches to essay writing
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Includes curated material to enrich essay content
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Suitable for UPSC Civil Services Mains Essay Paper
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Useful for other competitive examinations requiring strong writing skills
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Hindi Edition Available
Book Details
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Title: A Book of Essays
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Authors: Sunita Biswas, Rohit Sharma, R. Vidya, Kumar Vikram, Sabina Chawla, Ajit Kaur, Avinash Purohit, Isha Kapoor, Kalpana Rajaram
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Edition: 34th Edition, 2026
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Pages: 576
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Binding: Paperback
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ISBN-10: 81-7930-986-X
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ISBN-13: 9788179309865
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Hindi Edition: Available
For aspirants preparing for the UPSC Essay Paper and other competitive examinations, A Book of Essays combines writing fundamentals, contemporary topics, argument-building techniques and structural frameworks to help develop well-organised and convincing essays.