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What is Barthes about?

Roland Barthes argues that the traditional focus on the author in literature is inadequate as it limits the potential meanings of a text. He distinguishes between the Author, who exists before the work, and the modern scriptor, who creates meaning in the moment of writing, emphasizing that originality is a myth and all writing is an imitation of prior cultural references. The death of the Author shifts the power of meaning to the reader, allowing for multiple interpretations of a text.

Author

Idoia Rivero Diaz

Language

EN