Sontag, Susan

At the Same Time

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ISBN 13:: 9780141031682
author:: Sontag, Susan
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Penguin
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2008
Pages:: 256
Dimensions:: 19.8 x 12.9 x 1.6 centimetres (0
Genre:: Essays, journals, letters & other prose works
Condition:: New
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Susan Sontag's final essays, published posthumously, offer a profound reflection on literature, photography, art, and the state of America in the years following 9/11. These sixteen pieces, gathered together for the first time, showcase Sontag's characteristic clear thinking and passion for politics and social commentary.

From her thoughts on the intersection of art and politics to her observations on the power of photography, Sontag's essays brim with vitality and insight. This collection provides a unique glimpse into the mind of one of the 20th century's most influential writers and thinkers.

Published by Penguin, this edition includes a preface by David Rieff and represents the last pieces written by Sontag before her death in 2004. a worthwhile read for anyone interested in contemporary culture, politics, and the work of this iconic author.

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