Imtezaaj, Urdu Research Journal, UOK - Karachi

امتزا ج

Department of Urdu, University of Karachi, Pakistan
ISSN (print): 2518-9719
ISSN (online): 2518-976X
Abstract

Roland Barthes, one of the most influential literary theorists of the 20th century, revolutionized the study of literature, culture, and signs. His theories, particularly the concept of “The Death of the Author,” reshaped literary criticism and theory. This paper explores Barthes' life in Udru language, focusing on the complexities of his personal life, his theoretical evolution, and his intellectual conflicts. Barthes' work transcended literary criticism, delving into semiotics, cultural myths, and the role of the reader. By examining his personal struggles, his disinterest in conventional relationships(Being Guy), his occasional rivalries with other intellectuals, and his unique contributions to both French and global intellectual circles, this paper provides a comprehensive insight into his biography, his transition from structuralism to post-structuralism.

Author(s):

Abida Naureen

PhD Scholar

Dept. of Language and Literature, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur.

Pakistan

Details:

Type: Article
Volume: 24
Issue: 24
Language: Urdu
Id: 695223a55d8b4
Published December 31, 2025
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