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Juxtaposition Quote by Susan Sontag

“The taste for quotations (and for the juxtaposition of incongruous quotations) is a Surrealist taste.” quote by Susan Sontag
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“The taste for quotations (and for the juxtaposition of incongruous quotations) is a Surrealist taste.”

Susan Sontag

About This Quote

Source Essay: Notes on 'Camp', 1964

Surrealist taste enjoys pairing unexpected quotations, creating striking contrasts.

In simple terms: Surrealists love odd quote pairings.

Key Takeaway

Experiment with juxtaposing disparate ideas.

Themes

art literature humor creativity

Mood

playful intellectual

Type

critical analytical

When to use this quote

  • writing
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  • curation
  • social media

Key Concepts

intertextuality absurdism

Questions to Reflect On

  • What unexpected quote could you combine for effect?
  • When does contrast become confusing?
A Different Perspective

Such pairings can seem forced or obscure meaning.

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