BARTHES ROLAND: (1915-1980)

BARTHES ROLAND: (1915-1980) French philosopher, literary theorist, essayist and critic. T.L.S., R Barthes, one page, 4to, Paris, 8th April 1976, to Marc Soriano, on the printed stationery of the Centre d´études transdisciplinaires, in French. Barthes thanks his correspondent for their letter and for having brought a conference on children’s literature to his attention, remarking ´Je ne me sens malheureusement pas assez compétent pour proposer une communication mais j´essaierai d´assister à une partie des travaux du colloque´ (Translation: ´Unfortunately, I do not feel qualified enough to submit a paper, but I shall try to attend some of the conference sessions´). In a holograph postscript Barthes wonders if he ever thanked Soraino for their Guide, adding ´J´ai été très content de le recevoir et en ai fait déjà grand usage pour mon travail´ (Translation: ´ was very pleased to receive it and have already made good use of it in my work´). VG

Marc Soriano (1918-1994) French philosopher who had published a Guide to Children´s Literature in 1975.