Literature is a form of writing. There are two different types of literature; they consist of the type that is intellectual and meaningful, or the type that is lacking meaning and intellect. An essay is a literary device used to convey a particular message, tell a story, or discuss a particular event. A collection of essays can cover as much information and can be just as long as a novel. David Sedaris is a personal …showed first 75 words of 333 total…

…showed last 75 words of 333 total…concept, the human mind. The use of the personal essay by David has brought a rare glimpse to his personal life and every reader can relate to the stories that he has provided no matter what that reader's background might be. As one can see, a personal essay is a type of literature that can fully explain the extent to which the author would like the reader to understand the information that is being presented.