Abstract
Essay is a form of literature and occupies a distinguished status among other famous forms of prose. It has its own principles, methods, characteristics and importance. An essayist presents contemporary political, social and intellectual issues in symmetrical and impressive way. Essay is based on information, facts, evidence, arguments, meditation and feelings. The language of the essay is concise, expressive to present the analysis and views on a certain subject. Essay is the literary form which suits the contemporary spirit and trend of the age, so it place is always elevated. The writers, through their essays, present their views, perceptions, ideas and through essays they present the remediation of the issues and difficulties of life. This article elaborates the concept of essay, it evolution in West and Arab. The article also surveys its important kinds as well as the prominent writers of essay and at the end it draws a conclusion based on the discussion.

Dr. Robina Naz, Dr. Nasiruddin Nasir. (2019) Studies in the art of Literary and Scientific Essay (An Analytical and Descriptive study), Hazara Islamicus, Volume 8, Issue 2.
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