In America (novel)
The front cover is illustrated by the ca. 1862 photograph Woman Seen from the Back. | |
| Author | Susan Sontag |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
Publication date | 1999 |
| Media type | Print (hardcover and paperback) |
In America is a 1999 novel by Susan Sontag. It won the U.S. National Book Award for Fiction. It is based on the true story of Polish actress Helena Modjeska (called Maryna Zalewska in the book), her arrival in California in 1876, and her ascendancy to American stardom.