On Photography

On Photography

by Susan Sontag

2025

Susan Sontag's seminal essays dissect the pervasive influence of photography on our perception of reality. She argues that the act of taking a picture is an act of possession, transforming the world into a series of images that can be consumed and manipulated. This collection offers a penetrating examination of how photographs shape our understanding of events, our memories, and our identities, making it essential reading for anyone interested in the power of visual culture.

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