Quote by: Roland Barthes

Literature is like phosphorus: it shines with its maximum brilliance and the moment when it attempts to die.


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Author Bio


  • NameRoland Barthes
  • DescriptionFrench philosopher, critic and literary theorist
  • BornNovember 12, 1915
  • DiedMarch 26, 1980
  • CountryFrance
  • ProfessionPhilosopher; Linguist; Literary Critic; Writer