Some critics rank biographers just above serial murderers. The author of this book, a self-described member of the Samuel Johnson school, doesn’t share this view. This... Læs mere
The first book to survey the broad range of Ms. Sontag’s work, including full discussions of her fiction. “One can ask for no better guidebook.”—M. Thomas Inge.
Portrays a new William Faulkner - a man of astonishing paradoxes. Based on extensive interviews with family and friends of Faulkner, as well... Læs mere
In American popular culture, Marilyn Monroe (1926-1962) has evolved in stature from movie superstar to American icon. Monroe's own understanding... Læs mere
In Understanding Susan Sontag, Carl Rollyson not only provides an introduction to her essays, novels, plays, films, diaries, and uncollected work, since the publication of her... Læs mere