I transform "Work" in its analytic meaning (the Work of Mourning, the Dream-Work) into the real "Work" - of writing.) for: the "Work" by which (it is said) we emerge from the great crises (love, grief) cannot be liquidated hastily: for me, it is accomplished only in and by writing.
Roland BarthesAbout author
- Author's profession: Critic, Philosopher
- Nationality: french
- Born: November 12, 1915
- Died: March 25, 1980
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