I found the relevant text at http://evans-experientialism.freewebspace.com/barthes06.htm that saved me waiting for the book from the library. Would you believe it there is a waiting list!
Read it twice so far. I must be getting used to Barthes' style because, I think, I managed to understand what he was saying. I am still trying to work out whether I agree with him although he makes a very strong case for the importance of the 'reader' over the 'Author'. Whether this results in the death of the author is something I will have to think about. The stumbling block for me is the existence of the author prior to the point of the writing. Something to think about.
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