“Illness is the night side of life, a more onerous citizenship. Everyone who is born holds dual citizenship, in the kingdom of the well and in the kingdom of the sick. Although we all prefer to use the good passport, sooner or later each of us is obliged, at least for a spell, to identify ourselves as citizens of that other place.”
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
“To achieve significant success, you require a certain level of indisputable excellence.”
“Computers are like Old Testament gods; lots of rules and no mercy.”
“But metaphors help eliminate what separates you and me.”
“Boredom was my bedmate and it was hogging the sheets.”
“They call it the drowning instinct. It's when drowning doesn't look like drowning.”