“Literature can no longer be either Mimesis or Mathesis but merely Semiosis, the adventure of what is impossible to language, in a word: Text (it is wrong to say that the notion of 'text' repeats the notion of 'literature': literature represents a finite world, the text figures the infinite of language).”
Roland Barthes was a prominent figure in the field of literary criticism and cultural theory during the mid-20th century. His works, which include 'The Death of the Author' and 'S/Z', have had a significant impact on the study of language, literature, and media. more
Roland Barthes (November 12, 1915 – March 25, 1980) was a French philosopher, literary critic, semiotician, and sociologist. He was a leading figure in structuralism and post-structuralism, known for his profound insights into semiotics, cultural criticism, and literary theory. His works, such as Mythologies, S/Z, and The Death of the Author, challenged traditional notions of authorship and meaning, emphasizing the multiplicity of texts and the active role of readers. Barthes' interdisciplinary approach influenced cultural studies, media analysis, and postmodern thought, making him one of the most influential intellectuals of the 20th century. more
“Listen to how everyone is talking about you. You have to use it as fuel for motivation.”
“I don't try to hide sex in my music. Music is very sexual. I don't hide it.”
“No office in the land is more important than that of being a citizen.”
“You don't know what God can do with your broken pieces until you give God your broken pieces.”