In "Good Prose: The Art of Nonfiction," author Tracy Kidder emphasizes the introspective nature of the essay form, aligning it with the thoughts of philosopher Michel de Montaigne. Montaigne suggests that true understanding of one's thoughts is challenging; if one were entirely sure of their beliefs, they would produce definitive decisions rather than exploratory essays. This highlights the essence of essays as a means of navigating and unraveling complex ideas rather...