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Susan Sontag
ISBN 9780141031682
Rs. 1,280
Penguin Books
At the Same Time
Who it's for: Readers interested in Sontag's later thought and post-9/11 cultural criticism
At the Same Time gathers sixteen influential essays and speeches written during the final years of Susan Sontag's life, a period when her intellectual contributions were widely recognized internationally. This collection showcases Sontag's sharp insights into literature, art, and the ethical responsibilities of a writer. It fearlessly addresses complex dilemmas of post-9/11 America, from the decline of political discourse to the issues surrounding prisoner treatment, alongside profound meditations on courage and resistance.Why You Should Read? Gain Sontag's incisive analysis of critical post-9/11 societal and political issues. Explore her deep reflections on the freedom of literature, art, and intellectual life. Understand her perspective on the themes of courage, resistance, and the writer's duty to bear witness. Experience the clarity and expressive brilliance that solidified her status as a leading 20th-century thinker.
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- Collects 16 essays and speeches from Sontag's last years
- Addresses post-9/11 America, including political discourse and prisoner treatment
- Reflects on the ethical responsibilities of a writer
- Includes meditations on courage and resistance
- Showcases Sontag's insights into literature and art
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Questions about this book
What kind of book is this?
It is a biography and autobiography category book, but it is actually a collection of essays and speeches by Susan Sontag.
How many pieces are included?
The collection gathers sixteen influential essays and speeches.
What topics does Sontag cover?
She covers literature, art, the ethical responsibilities of a writer, and complex dilemmas of post-9/11 America, including political discourse and prisoner treatment, as well as courage and resistance.
When were these pieces written?
They were written during the final years of Sontag's life.
Is this a good introduction to Sontag?
It offers her later insights and reflections, which are internationally recognized, but it is not a comprehensive introduction to her entire body of work.