The Norton Reader: An Anthology of Expository Prose edited by Arthur M. Eastman is a widely used college reader first published in 1965, with later expanded editions. It collects a broad range of expository essays from classic and contemporary writers, designed to introduce students to rhetorical strategies, critical thinking, and effective writing. The anthology includes selections on topics such as science, politics, literature, and everyday life, making it a versatile text for composition and rhetoric courses.