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The LRB Podcast

Terry Castle: Desperately Seeking Susan

Aug 16, 2023
48:18
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Terry Castle, a writer, retells her experiences with Susan Sontag, discussing their complex friendship, shared love of music, and Sontag's unresolved feelings about publicly discussing her female homosexuality. Castle reflects on Sontag's cultural significance in modern feminism and her longing for someone's attention. The podcast offers an entertaining and personal account of their relationship.
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  • Susan Sontag was a complex figure who embodied both high-mindedness and gossip, and played a significant role in modern feminism.
  • The personal experience of reading a poet's work can be deeply emotional and create a profound connection.

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