I've always liked reading and writing essays.
I wonder how essays relate to the concept of scholarship. Not so much in the sense of academic essays students write (although I always like connections with learning, such as the ones included in the etymology of ‘scholarship’), but more in terms of texts developing the author’s argument. Perhaps ‘essays’ for scholarship can be more or less personal, reflective and informal.
I wonder if it is possible to combine the personal and autobiographical with literary, scientific or political themes, including going as far as abstract or universal conclusions where appropriate.
I love the fact that ‘essays’ derive from the French ‘essayer’, to try. Trying to form and put forward ideas and arguments is definitely something I can take a lot of pleasure from.