Image-Music-Text
Roland Barthes
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Image-Music-Text
Published
July 1, 1978
Publisher
Hill and Wang
Pages
220
ISBN-13
9780374521363
ISBN-10
0374521360
Description
'Image-Music-Text' brings together major essays by Roland Barthes on the structural analysis of narrative and on issues in literary theory, on the semiotics of photograph and film, on the practice of music and voice. Throughout the volume runs a constant movement 'from work to text': an attention to the very 'grain' of signifying activity and the desire to follow -- in literature, image, film, song and theatre -- whatever turns, displaces, shifts, disperses. Stephen Heath, whose translation has been described as "skilful and readable" (TLS) and "quite brilliant" (TES), is the author of 'Vertige du déplacement', a study of Barthes. His selection of essays, each important in its own right, also serves as "the best...introduction so far to Barthesʹ career as the slayer of contemporary myths" (John Sturrock, 'New Statesman).' -- Back cover.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Image-Music-Text?
This edition of Image-Music-Text has approximately 220 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Image-Music-Text?
For most readers, Image-Music-Text typically takes between 4h 35m and 3h 3m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 55,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 3h 40m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 8 days • Estimated word count: 55,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Image-Music-Text?
The estimated word count for Image-Music-Text is approximately 55,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Image-Music-Text?
Image-Music-Text was written by Roland Barthes.
When was Image-Music-Text published?
The publication date for this specific edition is July 1, 1978. The original work may have been published on a different date.