Sontag, Susan

Under the Sign of Saturn: Essays (Penguin Modern Classics)

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ISBN 13:: 9780141190082
author:: Sontag, Susan
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Penguin Classics
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2009
Pages:: 224
Dimensions:: 19.6 x 12.8 x 1.6 cm
Genre:: Literary Theory
Condition:: New
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Under the Sign of Saturn by Susan Sontag This collection of essays brings together some of Susan Sontag's most provocative and influential critical writing from 1972 to 1980. Sontag explores the work of artists and thinkers who challenged the status quo, including her famous critique of Leni Riefenstahl's films and her analysis of Hans-Jürgen Syberberg's Hitler, a Film from Germany. Sontag's writing is marked by its intellectual depth and personal power, as she grapples with big questions about art, history, language, and the human experience. Her essays are a testament to her unique voice and perspective, and offer a fascinating insight into the cultural and intellectual landscape of the time. With its combination of intellectual rigor and emotional intensity, this collection is a compelling read for anyone interested in critical theory, art, and culture.

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