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Explore 'Image Music Text,' a profound critical essay by Professor Roland Barthes, first published in July 1978. This influential work is a cornerstone of literary theory and semiotics, offering deep insights into the interpretation of signs in various cultural forms, essential for students and scholars of post-structuralism and critical analysis.

Explore the profound influence of two towering figures, Plato and Roland Barthes, on the landscape of literary theory. This insightful look compares their foundational ideas, from Plato's concept of Mimesis and its implications for artistic representation to Barthes' revolutionary critiques of the author function and the birth of the reader. Understand how their contrasting philosophies have shaped the evolution of literary criticism and our modern engagement with texts.