Against Interpretation

by Susan Sontag

First published 1966

Sontag's seminal essays shatter old notions of art and culture. She examines how modern perspectives warp our understanding of creativity. Sontag argues that interpretation obscures the raw power of art, and calls for a new critical approach that celebrates sensation over meaning. These groundbreaking pieces sparked debates that echo through today's discourse on aesthetics and expression.

Genres: art, essays, literary-criticism, 20th-century, non-fiction, criticism

Vibes: intimate, lyrical, thought-provoking

Tropes: academic, intellectual

Period: 20th Century

Hardcover · Hippocrene Books

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