![]() ![]() The subject of the essays are invariably prosaic obsessions of modern culture which often verge on seeming to possess no possibility of any kind deeper meaning: professional wrestling, photograph of food to accompany article about cooking in glossy magazines, French travel guides and even advertising for washing detergents. The essays that make up Mythologies (certainly one of the shortest texts to ever make such a profound influence upon the world) were originally published as magazine articles in French between 19. ![]() The result is one of the foundation documents of the social science known as semiotics. Highly influenced by the linguistic theories of Ferdinand de Saussure, Barthes’ essays seek to apply those academic models to the real world interpretation of pop culture. Published in 1957, Mythologies is a collection of individual essays linked by a common theme: the study of meaning that can be interpreted from signs. Written by Timothy Sexton, Pooja Maisalagi ![]() We are thankful for their contributions and encourage you to make your own. These notes were contributed by members of the GradeSaver community. ![]()
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