Books like In America by Susan Sontag
*In America* is a sweeping contemporary novel written by Susan Sontag. The narrative centers on a woman’s search for self‑transformation set against the backdrop of frontier and pioneer life. It is also a meditation on idealism, the life of theater, and the varied forms of love. Sontag infuses the story with rich detail and a visionary account of America, bringing to life a wide range of unforgettable characters and the very act of storytelling.
First publish date: 2000
Genre: Historical Fiction/19th Century Historical Fiction
Authors: Susan Sontag
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