Mythologies
by Roland Barthes, Annette Lavers
Mythologies by Roland Barthes, Annette Lavers holds a highly rated rating of 4.11 out of 5, based on 9.3K reader ratings. First published in 1957. The book spans 160 pages.
About Mythologies
"No denunciation without its proper instrument of close analysis," Roland Barthes wrote in his preface to Mythologies. There is no more proper instrument of analysis of our contemporary myths than this book—one of the most significant works in French theory, and one that has transformed the way readers and philosophers view the world around them.Our age is a triumph of codification. We own devices that bring the world to the command of our fingertips. We have access to boundless information and prodigious quantities of stuff. We decide to like or not, to believe or not, to buy or not. We pick and choose. We think we are free. Yet all around us, in pop culture, politics, mainstream media, and advertising, there are codes and symbols that govern our choices. They are the fabrications of consumer society. They express myths of success, well-being, and happiness. As Barthes sees it, these myths must be carefully deciphered, and debunked.What Barthes discerned in mass media, the fashion of plastic, and the politics of postcolonial France applies with equal force to today's social networks, the iPhone, and the images of 9/11. This new edition of Mythologies, complete and beautifully rendered by the Pulitzer Prize–winning poet, critic, and translator Richard Howard, is a consecration of Barthes's classic—a lesson in clairvoyance that is more relevant now than ever.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Roland Barthes, Annette Lavers |
| Published | 1957 |
| Pages | 160 |
| Genres | Philosophy, Non-Fiction |
| Average Rating | 4.11 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 9,325 |
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What genre is Mythologies?
Mythologies is categorized as Philosophy, Non-Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Philosophy.
Is Mythologies worth reading?
Based on 9.3K reader ratings, Mythologies has an average score of 4.11 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is Mythologies?
Mythologies has 160 pages. It is a relatively quick read.
Who wrote Mythologies?
Mythologies was written by Roland Barthes, Annette Lavers. It was first published in 1957.
What is the ISBN for Mythologies?
The ISBN-13 for Mythologies is 9780374521510.0.
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