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Susan Sontag
Journals of Susan Sontag
Susan Sontag's journals offer a direct look into her intellectual and personal life. This series presents her reflections on literature, philosophy, and her own experiences, revealing the development of her ideas and self over time.
The journals are published posthumously and are generally read in chronological order of the periods they cover, which aligns with their publication order. Each volume represents a distinct period of her life and intellectual development.
Yes, there are multiple volumes of Susan Sontag's journals that have been published, covering different periods of her life. The first volume, "Reborn," covers her early years, and subsequent volumes continue her life story.
The journals offer a unique insight into the intellectual and personal development that informed Susan Sontag's essays and critical works. They reveal her thought processes, influences, and the genesis of many ideas explored in her published books.