Sontag, Susan
Styles of Radical Will (Penguin Modern Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780141190051
- author:
- Sontag, Susan
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2009
- Pages:
- 288
- Dimensions:
- 19.6 x 12.8 x 2 cm
- Genre:
- Philosophy of mind
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
This collection of essays by Susan Sontag is a landmark work of 20th-century criticism, featuring some of her most influential and thought-provoking writings.
Among the pieces included are 'The Aesthetics of Silence', a profound exploration of language, thought, and consciousness, as well as 'Trip to Hanoi', written during the Vietnam War. Sontag also delivers a searing critique of America's identity and future, and offers a provocative discussion on pornography.
These essays are richly rewarding, covering topics such as art, film, literature, and politics. They offer a unique perspective on some of the most significant issues of the time, making this collection an essential read for anyone interested in philosophy, literary criticism, or American studies.