Roland Barthes
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About
French philosopher best remembered for his exploration of theories like structuralism, semiotics, social theory, and anthropology.
Before Fame
He earned a degree in Classical Letters from the Sorbonne in Paris. He battled tuberculosis during this time.
Trivia
His work A Lover's Discourse: Fragments served as the inspiration for the 1980s New Wave group The Lover Speaks.
Family Life
His family was residing in the town of Cherbourg in Normandy when he was born.
Associated With
He and actor Sam Waterston both spent time studying at the Sorbonne in Paris.
