Sontag’s career-making essay appeared in Partisan Review on September 5, 1964.
On September 5, 1964, Susan Sontag's essay "Notes on ‘Camp’" was published in the Fall issue of the Partisan Review. The essay introduced and explored the concept of "camp" as a mode of sensibility through a series of iconic observations. This work catapulted Sontag into cultural prominence, contributing significantly to discussions on aesthetics and sensibility in modern art and culture. It challenged prevailing notions, advocating for a nuanced appreciation of camp, thus influencing both high and popular culture dialogues.