Tiphaine Samoyault

Barthes: A Biography

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ISBN 13:: 9781509505654
author:: Tiphaine Samoyault
format:: HardBack
publisher:: Polity Press Tra edition
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2016
Pages:: 584
Dimensions:: 16 x 4.9 x 23.6 cm
Genre:: Biography, Medical, Legal & Social Sciences, Philosophy, Tiphaine Samoyault,Barthes: A Biography,Polity Press,1509505652,Philosophy,Semiotics & Theory,Literary Criticism,Barthes, Roland,Critics - France,Linguists - France,Theory Of Literature,Biograp
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Roland Barthes was a central figure in modern thought, shaped by his experiences and intellectual pursuits. This new biography sheds light on his life, exploring unpublished material to reveal his intellectual positions, political commitments, and ideas. Through a detailed examination of his work, the author uncovers the themes, authors, myths, and polemics that defined Barthes's career. The book also highlights his remarkable ability to anticipate cultural trends and his innovative approach to thinking, which turned literature into life itself. By exploring Barthes's life and thought, this biography provides a nuanced understanding of the writer and his work, revealing the substance and cohesion behind his groundbreaking ideas.

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