"The autobiographical pieces of "Incidents" give us a new Barthes: not the famous writer who happens to be a gay man, but the gay man who happens to be a famous writer. This is the other face of fame: bravely endured "soirees parisiennes" during which the aging gay celebrity is constantly surrounded and almost never desired. D. A. Miller's brilliantly militant essay relieves us of the embarrassment such images might cause us. . . . His critical "memoires d'outre tombe" should make it impossible for us ever again to ignore ...
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"The autobiographical pieces of "Incidents" give us a new Barthes: not the famous writer who happens to be a gay man, but the gay man who happens to be a famous writer. This is the other face of fame: bravely endured "soirees parisiennes" during which the aging gay celebrity is constantly surrounded and almost never desired. D. A. Miller's brilliantly militant essay relieves us of the embarrassment such images might cause us. . . . His critical "memoires d'outre tombe" should make it impossible for us ever again to ignore discreetly Barthes's homosexuality when we speak of his strength."--Leo Bersani, author of "The Culture of Redemption"
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Add this copy of Incidents to cart. $10.66, Sold by Speaking Volumes rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from BURLINGTON, VT, UNITED STATES, published 1998 by SEUIL.
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Softcover. Size: 5x0x8; Softcover. Gently used. Free of any markings and no writings inside. For any additional information or pictures, please inquire.
Add this copy of Incidents (the French List) to cart. $16.26, fair condition, Sold by MERS Goodwill rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from SAINT LOUIS, MO, UNITED STATES, published 2010 by Seagull Books.
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Fair. This is a used Library Rental copy in acceptable condition. Will have standard markings from the previous owner which could include stamps extra barcodes and or stickers. The item is fully usable but over all is in worse for wear condition.
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New. French philosopher and literary theorist Roland Barthes was one of the leading influences on the post-structuralist movement in twentieth-century literary thought. This title presents the life and thought of Barthes, through a work that is a testament to Barthes' belief that a literary work should invite the active participation of the reader. Translator(s): Fagan, Teresa Lavender. Series: The French List. Num Pages: 184 pages, col. Illustrations. BIC Classification: DSA; DSBH. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 147 x 219 x 23. Weight in Grams: 1430. 2010. Tra. Paperback.....We ship daily from our Bookshop.
Add this copy of Incidents (the French List) to cart. $41.65, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Santa Clarita, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2010 by Seagull Books.
Add this copy of Incidents to cart. $46.67, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Santa Clarita, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1987 by SEUIL.
Add this copy of Incidents to cart. $51.47, good condition, Sold by Phatpocket Limited rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Waltham Abbey, ESSEX, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1992 by University of California Press.
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Good. Ships from UK in 48 hours or less (usually same day). Your purchase helps support Sri Lankan Children's Charity 'The Rainbow Centre'. Ex-library, so some stamps and wear, but in good overall condition. 100% money back guarantee. We are a world class secondhand bookstore based in Hertfordshire, United Kingdom and specialize in high quality textbooks across an enormous variety of subjects. We aim to provide a vast range of textbooks, rare and collectible books at a great price. Our donations to The Rainbow Centre have helped provide an education and a safe haven to hundreds of children who live in appalling conditions. We provide a 100% money back guarantee and are dedicated to providing our customers with the highest standards of service in the bookselling industry.
Add this copy of Incidents (the French List) to cart. $66.90, new condition, Sold by Just one more Chapter rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Miramar, FL, UNITED STATES, published 2010 by Seagull Books.
