Algirdas Julien Greimas Books

Algirdas Julius Greimas was an influential linguist, semiotician, and explorer of mythology whose experiences during World War II profoundly shaped his intellectual path. This period of turmoil prompted his deep inquiry into the meaning and absurdity of human existence, serving as a crucial backdrop for his theoretical work. He developed a comprehensive theory of semantic structure and narrative syntax, aiming to unravel the fundamental mechanisms of meaning across diverse forms of communication. Greimas's legacy extends beyond linguistics, impacting philosophy, literary theory, and anthropology by offering new frameworks for understanding the creation and interpretation of meaning.