Susan Sontag
American writer and philosopher
ποΈJanuary 16, 1933 - December 28, 2004
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πBiography
Susan Sontag was an American writer, filmmaker, philosopher, teacher, and political activist. She was a major figure in the New York intellectual scene and wrote extensively on photography, culture, and media.
πMajor Works & Achievements
- β¦National Book Award
- β¦Jerusalem Prize
- β¦Peace Prize of the German Book Trade
π¬Famous Quotes
"Interpretation is the revenge of the intellect upon art
"To photograph is to appropriate the thing photographed
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