The Volcano Lover
by Susan Sontag
A captivating tale of love, obsession, and the fate of nature set against the backdrop of 18th century Naples.
Volcano Lover is an unconventional bestselling historical romance from National Book Award-winning author Susan Sontag. Based on the lives of Sir William Hamilton, his celebrated wife Emma, and Lord Nelson, this novel touches on themes of sex and revolution, art and the collector's obsessions, and above all, love. Peopled with many of the great figures of the day, Sontag's narrative explores the complex relationships between these historical figures against the stunning backdrop of Naples and the looming presence of Vesuvius. With her trademark insight and prose, Sontag delves into the intricacies of human desire and the forces that shape our lives. A thought-provoking blend of history and fiction, Volcano Lover is a must-read for fans of literary and historical novels, feminist literature, and anyone seeking a compelling story of passion and ambition.
English & College SuccessEnglishFiction
RELEASED2013
PUBLISHERMacmillan Trade
LENGTH320
LANGUAGEENGLISH
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Susan Sontag (January 16, 1933 – December 28, 2004) was an American writer, filmmaker, philosopher, teacher, and political activist. She mostly wrote essays, but also published novels; she published her first major work, the essay "Notes on 'Camp'", in 1964. Her best-known works include *On Photography*, *Against Interpretation*, *Styles of Radical Will*, *The Way We Live Now*, *Illness as Metaphor*, *Regarding the Pain of Others*, *The Volcano Lover*, and *In America*. Sontag was active in writing and speaking about, or travelling to, areas of conflict, including during the Vietnam War and the Siege of Sarajevo. She wrote extensively about photography, culture and media, AIDS and illness, human rights, and communism and leftist ideology. Although her essays and speeches sometimes drew controversy, she has been described as "one of the most influential critics of her generation." **Source**: [Susan Sontag](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Susan_Sontag) on Wikipedia.
The Volcano Lover
by Susan Sontag
A captivating tale of love, obsession, and the fate of nature set against the backdrop of 18th century Naples.
Volcano Lover is an unconventional bestselling historical romance from National Book Award-winning author Susan Sontag. Based on the lives of Sir William Hamilton, his celebrated wife Emma, and Lord Nelson, this novel touches on themes of sex and revolution, art and the collector's obsessions, and above all, love. Peopled with many of the great figures of the day, Sontag's narrative explores the complex relationships between these historical figures against the stunning backdrop of Naples and the looming presence of Vesuvius. With her trademark insight and prose, Sontag delves into the intricacies of human desire and the forces that shape our lives. A thought-provoking blend of history and fiction, Volcano Lover is a must-read for fans of literary and historical novels, feminist literature, and anyone seeking a compelling story of passion and ambition.
English & College SuccessEnglishFiction
RELEASED2013
PUBLISHERMacmillan Trade
LENGTH320
LANGUAGEENGLISH
Susan Sontag (January 16, 1933 – December 28, 2004) was an American writer, filmmaker, philosopher, teacher, and political activist. She mostly wrote essays, but also published novels; she published her first major work, the essay "Notes on 'Camp'", in 1964. Her best-known works include *On Photography*, *Against Interpretation*, *Styles of Radical Will*, *The Way We Live Now*, *Illness as Metaphor*, *Regarding the Pain of Others*, *The Volcano Lover*, and *In America*. Sontag was active in writing and speaking about, or travelling to, areas of conflict, including during the Vietnam War and the Siege of Sarajevo. She wrote extensively about photography, culture and media, AIDS and illness, human rights, and communism and leftist ideology. Although her essays and speeches sometimes drew controversy, she has been described as "one of the most influential critics of her generation." **Source**: [Susan Sontag](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Susan_Sontag) on Wikipedia.
