Writing Degree Zero & Elements of Semiology

Roland Barthes, Dr Annette Lavers, Colin Smith

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English

Vintage Classics
04 November 2010

linguistics; Philosophy; Social & political philosophy

Two key texts in the development of semiology and structuralism by a master of literary criticism

Semiology is the science of signs and symbols, and their role in culture and society. Writing Degree Zero is Barthes' introduction to his field of study, the basic definitions required in the analysis of speech, language, writing and style, delivered with a poet's insight from one of France's most famous literary critics .

In Elements of Semiology Barthes presented a concise scientific definition of Saussurean linguistics and their aftermath. Published in 1967, this is a key text in the study of 'structuralism', which at that time was a relatively new critical movement rapidly gaining an international following.

By: Roland Barthes
Translated by: Dr Annette Lavers, Colin Smith
Imprint: Vintage Classics
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 129mm, Spine: 12mm
Weight: 150g
ISBN: 9780099528326
ISBN 10: 0099528320
Pages: 208
Publication Date: 04 November 2010
Audience: College/higher education , Further / Higher Education
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Roland Barthes was born in 1915 and studied French literature and classics at the University of Paris. After teaching French at universities in Romania and Egypt, he joined the Centre National de Recherche Scientifique, where he devoted himself to research in sociology and lexicology. He was a professor at the College de France until his death in 1980.

Reviews for Writing Degree Zero & Elements of Semiology

No one addresses himself to language so persistently or ingeniously as Barthes * Independent on Sunday * [Writing Degree Zero is] a sweeping account of French literature...cemented Barthes' presence on the academic scene * Washington Post * A writer whose books of criticism and personal musings must be admired as serious and beautiful works of the imagination * New York Times *