The document discusses Roland Barthes' theory of "the death of the author". It summarizes that Barthes believed that the meaning and interpretation of a text does not depend on knowing about the author's life or intentions. Instead, the meaning is created by the reader based on their own experiences. Barthes argued that removing the author from consideration when analyzing a text allows for more interpretations without limitations imposed by viewing the text only through the author's point of view. The longevity of a text depends not on its origin or author, but on how it is received and what meaning readers take from it over time.