Study Questions for Barthes, "From Work to Text"

1. With what does Barthes compare the shift that has taken place in recent years regarding our conception of language and literature?
   Which discourses have been key in bringing about this shift?
   
   
2. What does Barthes say about his method of analysis?
   
   
3. Describe the ways in which the "Text" differs from the "Work."
   
   
4. What characterizes the ‘meaning’ of a text?
   
   
5. What are some of the metaphors used for describing texts? For the act of reading them?
   
   
6. How does the author differ in his/her relationship with works vs. texts?
   
   
7. What is the difference between reading works and reading texts?
   
   
8. What does Barthes mean by jouissance?
   
   
9. How does Barthes conclude the essay?
   
   

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