“With the modern diseases (once TB, now cancer) the romantic idea that the disease expresses the character is invariably extended to assert that the character causes the disease -- because it has not expressed itself. Passion moves inward, striking and blighting the deepest cellular recesses.”
This book delves into the concept of illness as a metaphor, examining how literary figures use the imagery of illness to convey deeper meanings and emotions in their writing. more
Susan Sontag was an American writer, critic, and photographer. Known for her unique literary style and profound thinking, her work spans various fields including literature, art, and politics. Born on January 16, 1933, she passed away on December 28, 2004. more
“The problems of this world are only truly solved in two ways: by extinction or duplication.”
“Is it the obligation of great art to be continually interesting? I think not.”