Where the Stress Falls
Where the Stress Falls by Susan Sontag, published by Penguin in 2009, is a literary collection that spans 351 pages. This edition presents a thoughtful exploration of Sontag’s reflections on various writers and her artistic passions, structured into three distinct sections: ‘Reading’, ‘Seeing’, and ‘There and Here’. Each section delves into her personal canon, offering insights into her literary influences, as well as her engagement with diverse art forms.
Readers will find a rich tapestry of essays that cover topics such as literature, film, and activism. In ‘Reading’, Sontag discusses notable authors like Machado de Assis and Borges, while ‘Seeing’ showcases her enthusiasm for visual and performing arts, including photography and opera. The final section, ‘There and Here’, reflects on her commitments to writing and social conscience. This collection not only highlights Sontag’s intellectual pursuits but also her philosophical inquiries into the mind and body, making it a significant addition to the discourse on art and literature.
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Where the Stress Falls is divided into three sections- the first, ‘Reading’, includes ardent pieces on writers from Sontag’s own private canon – Machado de Assis, Barthes, W. G. Sebald, Borges, Tsvetaeva and Elizabeth Hardwick. In the second, ‘Seeing’, she shares her passions for film, dance, photography, painting, opera and theatre. And in the final section, ‘There and Here’, Sontag explores her own commitments to the work (and activism) of conscience and to the vocation of the writer.
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