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Essayist Susan Sontag Discusses Her Acclaimed New Novel

Sontag's new historical novel "The Volcano Lover: A Romance," is a well-reviewed, best-selling book. She's best known for her intellectually rigorous essayists.

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Other segments from the episode on August 31, 1992

Fresh Air with Terry Gross, August 31, 1992: Interview with Susan Sontag; Interview with Susan Trento; Review of two albums of Andrew Rangell performing Beethoven's late piano sonatas.

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