Roland Barthes

1915–1980

3 standalone books

Roland Barthes (12 November 1915 – 26 March 1980) was a French literary theorist, essayist, philosopher, critic, and semiotician. He is known for his contributions to the fields of semiotics and literary theory. Barthes explored the structures of meaning in culture and language, and his work influenced various academic disciplines. He was a prominent figure in post-structuralist thought. His writing often examined the relationship between texts and their interpretation. Barthes was also recognized as a French philosopher and essayist. His intellectual pursuits spanned multiple areas of cultural and philosophical inquiry.

Born

1915