Roland Barthes
Writing
Born November 12, 1915 — Died March 26, 1980
From Cherbourg, Manche, France
Biography
Roland Gérard Barthes (12 November 1915 – 26 March 1980) was a French literary theorist, essayist, philosopher, critic, and semiotician. His work engaged in the analysis of a variety of sign systems, mainly derived from Western popular culture. His ideas explored a diverse range of fields and influe...
