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Exploring the political dimensions of Roland Barthes's work, this second volume of essays compiles significant writings primarily from the 1950s, a tumultuous era in France. It addresses theoretical questions about revolutions and anti-Semitism, alongside cultural critiques of left-wing literature and criticism. Additionally, Barthes reflects on concrete political events like De Gaulle's rise and the Algerian War, as well as his observations from a trip to China in the 1970s. This collection aims to introduce English-speaking readers to Barthes's influential yet previously untranslated works.
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The 'Scandal' of Marxism and Other Writings on Politics: Essays and Interviews, Volume 2, Roland Barthes
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- Released
- 2015
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- Title
- The 'Scandal' of Marxism and Other Writings on Politics: Essays and Interviews, Volume 2
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Roland Barthes
- Publisher
- Seagull Books
- Released
- 2015
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 112
- ISBN13
- 9780857422392
- Description
- Exploring the political dimensions of Roland Barthes's work, this second volume of essays compiles significant writings primarily from the 1950s, a tumultuous era in France. It addresses theoretical questions about revolutions and anti-Semitism, alongside cultural critiques of left-wing literature and criticism. Additionally, Barthes reflects on concrete political events like De Gaulle's rise and the Algerian War, as well as his observations from a trip to China in the 1970s. This collection aims to introduce English-speaking readers to Barthes's influential yet previously untranslated works.