Against Interpretation and Other Essays

Against Interpretation and Other Essays is Susan Sontag's first collection of critical essays, first published in 1966. The essays examine modern art, literature, film, theater, and popular culture, questioning conventional standards of interpretation and artistic value. The title essay argues that excessive interpretation can obscure the direct sensory and emotional experience of a work of art. The collection also includes influential essays such as 'On Style' and 'Notes on Camp'.

by Susan Sontag

Octagon Books · First published 1966 · 304 pages