Mourning Diary: October 26, 1977 - September 15, 1979 by Roland Barthes (English

Description: Mourning Diary by Roland Barthes "In the sentence Shes no longer suffering, to what, to whom does she refer? What does that present tense mean?" —Roland Barthes, from his diaryThe day after his mothers death in October 1977, Roland Barthes began a diary of mourning. For nearly two years, the legendary French theorist wrote about a solitude new to him; about the ebb and flow of sadness; about the slow pace of mourning, and life reclaimed through writing. Named a Top 10 Book of 2010 by "The New York Times" and one of the Best Books of 2010 by "Slate" and "The Times Literary Supplement," "Mourning Diary" is a major discovery in Roland Barthess work: a skeleton key to the themes he tackled throughout his life, as well as a unique study of grief—intimate, deeply moving, and universal. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Roland Barthes (1915-1980) was one of Frances most influential and eloquent literary critics and theoreticians of language and society. His books have been widely translated into English. Richard Howard, poet, translator, and Professor of English at the University of Houston, has translated ten of Barthess works. Review "A revelation to readers of the great Barthes." --Judith Thurman, The New Yorker podcast "This books unvarnished quality is the source of its wrecking cumulative power. Barthess ironic intellect is here wrapped around his nakedly beating heart." --Dwight Garner, The New York Times "Precise and touching memories intersect with spare and at times desperate notes on time, death and grief, written despite the fear of making literature out of it." --Julian Barnes, The Times Literary Supplement "A collection of aphorisms, sadnesses, self-analysis: a journal of savage intimacy." --Adam Thirlwell, The New Republic "A beautiful, lapidary portrait of mourning." --Meghan ORourke, Slate Review Quote This books unvarnished quality is the source of its wrecking cumulative power. Barthess ironic intellect is here wrapped around his nakedly beating heart. Excerpt from Book MOURNING DIARY October 26, 1977June 21, 1978 Details ISBN0374533113 Author Roland Barthes Short Title MOURNING DIARY Publisher Hill & Wang Language English Translator Richard Howard ISBN-10 0374533113 ISBN-13 9780374533113 Media Book Format Paperback Pages 260 DEWEY B Illustrations Yes Residence US Birth 1915 Death 1980 Affiliation Formerly, University of Paris Year 2012 Publication Date 2012-03-13 Imprint Hill & Wang Subtitle October 26, 1977 - September 15, 1979 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:43887079;

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