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In her landmark work "On Photography", Susan Sontag delivers a piercing examination of the photographic medium. This seminal text probes the ethical and aesthetic quandaries inherent in this ubiquitous art form, challenging readers to reconsider their relationship with visual imagery.
Sontag posits that the omnipresence of photographs has fundamentally altered our perception of reality. These captured moments possess a remarkable power: they can startle, romanticise, or entice; evoke nostalgia or serve as memorials; and even function as evidence or means of identification. Through six incisive essays, Sontag scrutinises how we harness these pervasive images to construct our sense of reality and authority.
Hailed as "a brilliant analysis" by The Washington Post and "the most original and illuminating study of the subject" by The New Yorker, Sontag's work offers a feast of intellectual stimulation. Her razor-sharp insights into the profound impact of photographic images on our worldview and self-perception continue to resonate in today's image-saturated culture.
Susan Sontag, one of America's most esteemed writers and cultural commentators, left an indelible mark on contemporary thought. Her diverse oeuvre, encompassing novels, non-fiction, and essays, includes notable works such as "Regarding the Pain of Others", "Illness as Metaphor", and "Against Interpretation and Other Essays". Sontag's intellectual legacy, characterised by its depth and breadth, continues to influence discourse long after her passing in 2004.
Book ISBN: | 9780141035789 |
Book Author: | Susan Sontag |
Book Format: | Paperback / softback |
Book Imprint: | Penguin Classics |
Book Publisher: | Penguin Books Ltd |
Book Dimensions: | 179 x 112 x 18 cm |
Book Publication Date: | 2008-09-25 |
Book Pagination: | 224 pages |
Book Weight: | 156g |
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