by Susan Sontag
First published 2017
Susan Sontag, the revered essayist and critic, confronts the big questions in "Later Essays." With her signature blend of erudition and accessibility, Sontag explores topics ranging from illness and aging to art and politics. Her precise, elegant prose cuts to the heart of the human experience, drawing insights from literature, philosophy, and personal reflection. Whether contemplating the nature of suffering or the power of photography, Sontag's essays challenge and enlighten, inviting readers to see the world anew.
Genres: art, essays, 20th-century, non-fiction, biography-memoir, criticism, academic
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: erudition-and-accessibility, personal-reflection
Period: 20th Century
865 pages · Hardcover · Library of America