Roland Barthes
The Pleasure of the Text
- ISBN 13:
- 9780374521608
- author:
- Roland Barthes
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Farrar, Straus & Giroux INC International Concepts
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1975
- Pages:
- 77
- Genre:
- Literature
- Condition:
- New
- supplier_id:
- 55
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 6 working days
Description
The pleasure of reading is a complex and multifaceted experience. Roland Barthes's groundbreaking work explores the ways in which we derive pleasure from a text, moving beyond the realm of mere knowledge to a more intimate and personal connection.
In "The Pleasure of the Text", Barthes challenges traditional notions of reading and interpretation, instead positing a more sensual and erotic relationship between the reader and the text. This innovative work of literary criticism is a worthwhile read for anyone interested in the ways in which we engage with and respond to written language.
First published in 1975, this reissue of Barthes's seminal work remains a vital and thought-provoking contribution to the field of literary criticism. With its unique blend of theory and practical application, "The Pleasure of the Text" is a book that will appeal to scholars and readers alike.
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