The Pleasure of the Text

His discussion of 'pleasure' vs. 'jouissance' really made me think about how I approach texts. I wonder what personal or philosophical influences shaped this perspective.

Sometimes I love texts that challenge me, but this book made me question whether pure enjoyment is undervalued in literary criticism. What’s the balance between pleasure and depth in reading for others?

Barthes was writing before the internet, but I wonder if his concepts about the sensuality of reading can be extended to how we consume content online today. Do digital texts enhance or diminish that pleasure?