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This book contains some of the most popular and influential essays by the writer and cultural critic Susan Sontag. Writing with the aim of introducing and analyzing figures and works of art unfamiliar to her decidedly American audience, Sontag explores a variety of art forms and genres, including film, philosophy, literature, and drama while also offering her own distinctive contributions as a thinker and critic. This rich, easily digestible work tackles the areas of critical theory and literary criticism and remains common touchstone for contemporary artists and intellectuals.