Illness as Metaphor
In Illness as Metaphor, acclaimed writer and critic Susan Sontag examines how societal narratives and linguistic choices profoundly impact our understanding and experience of disease. Drawing from her personal battle with breast cancer, Sontag meticulously dissects the harmful metaphors — often rooted in war, punishment, or moral failing — that surround illnesses like cancer and later, AIDS. Her trenchant analysis reveals how these symbolic interpretations amplify suffering, stigmatize patients,
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Susan Sontag is an accomplished author and educator whose published works and academic contributions are widely featured across schools, universities, and readers in Nepal.
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