According to Roland Barthes in his essay "The Death of the Author," what is his perspective on the relationship between a literary work and its creator?

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Evaluating literature requires understanding the author's personal background.The text exists independently and is separate from its author's identity.One can interpret a work by analyzing the author's political beliefs.The author's intentions are essential when interpreting a literary piece.The historical context of the author is the key to understanding the text.

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Barthes argues that a literary text should be viewed independently of its author's identity or intentions. He believes that the meaning of a work does not depend on the author's biography or politics, emphasizing that the text stands on its own.