Roland Barthes
At a glance:
- Series: Dictionary of World Biography: Twentieth Century
- Categories: Literature, Publishing, Language, Linguistics, Philology
- Subcategories: Authors, Writers, Homosexuality, Homosexuals, Gay Men, Lesbians, Sexuality
- Curriculum: 20th & 21st Century European History, French History
Article abstract: Barthes was one of the most important literary critics of the twentieth century, and he made significant contributions to semiology.
Early Life
Roland Barthes was born into the heart of the French bourgeoisie of Cherbourg on November 12, 1915. His father died in a World War I battle in 1916, leaving the family in reduced circumstances, although the mother learned the trade of bookbinding and kept the household together for the family. Roland’s early brilliance at the lycée pointed to a career in the high academic circles...
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