The Savage God by Al Álvarez
A Study of Suicide
A blend of cultural history, literary criticism, and memoir, this study examines how societies have understood suicide from antiquity through the modern era. Interweaving analyses of writers and artists with firsthand experience—including a close view of Sylvia Plath’s final months and reflections on a personal attempt—it challenges romanticized narratives, probes moral and psychological dimensions, and considers the responsibilities of individuals, communities, and art in confronting self-destruction.
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- Published
- 1971
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- British
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- Pages
- 300-320
- Original Language
- English
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