Discover the profound relationship between two literary giants in *The Friendship of Roland Barthes*. This captivating book, penned by Philippe Sollers, delves into the unique bond of friendship and mutual admiration between Barthes and Sollers, offering a behind-the-scenes glimpse into their shared passion for literature. As an essential addition to your literary collection, this new release from John Wiley & Sons (UK) presents a collection of insightful letters and reflections that underscore their commitment to pushing literary boundaries. These correspondence pieces are pivotal in understanding the climate of French literature during their time. The book not only reflects their personal friendship but also highlights the thematic connections in their works, making it a valuable resource for students and enthusiasts alike. With its ISBN 9781509513321 and 160 pages of rich content, this book is perfect for those interested in literary theory, the French literary scene, and the dynamics of writer friendships. Plus, enjoy free shipping on your order! Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Join the journey through the extraordinary partnership that shaped contemporary literature and rekindle your love for literary exploration with *The Friendship of Roland Barthes* today!

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Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781509513321
Year: 2017
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 160


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In Roland Barthes's eyes, Philippe Sollers embodied the figure of the contemporary writer forever seeking something new. Thirty-six years after Barthes produced his study Sollers Writer, Sollers has written a book on the man who was his friend and who shared with him a total faith in literature as a force of invention and discovery, as a resource and an encyclopaedia.They met regularly, exchanged many letters and fought many battles together, against every kind of academicism, every political and ideological regression. Barthes shed light on Sollers's work in a series of articles that are still of great relevance today. Sollers, in turn, assumed the role of Barthes's publisher at Le Seuil from the publication of his Critical Essays in 1964, and was left deeply shocked and saddened by Barthes's death in 1980. In short, they were very close to each other, despite their differences, and Sollers expresses here what this meant at the time and what it continues to represent, highlighting the themes that sustained their friendship.The book also contains some thirty letters from Barthes to Sollers, completing our image of one of the most extraordinary partnerships in French literary life.