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Roland Barthes' "The Death of the Author"

Theory & Philosophy

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Reconceptualizing Authorship and the Role of Language

This chapter explores Roland Barthes' ideas surrounding authorship and the evolution of text, introducing the concept of the 'scripter' as a distinct entity. It also investigates the complex relationships between language, subjectivity, and meaning, challenging traditional views on the connection between authors and their work.

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