Correct option is B
These works in chronological order of their publication are as follows:
1. (B) "Course in General Linguistics" - This influential work was written by Ferdinand de Saussure and was published posthumously in 1916. It laid the foundation for structuralist linguistics and introduced the concept of the linguistic sign, marking a significant shift in linguistic theory.
2. (D) "The Pleasure of the Text" - Roland Barthes authored this book, which was originally published in French in 1973 and later translated into English in 1975. In this work, Barthes explores the sensual and pleasurable aspects of reading and interpretation.
3. (E) "The Implied Reader" - Wolfgang Iser's "The Implied Reader" was published in 1974. It delves into reader-response theory and the role of the reader in shaping the meaning of a literary text.
4. (A) "Structuralist Poetics" - Jonathan Culler's "Structuralist Poetics" was first published in 1975. It provides an overview of structuralist literary theory and its application to the analysis of poetry.
5. (C) "The Pursuit of Signs" - This book by Jonathan Culler, published in 1981, further explores structuralist literary theory and its implications for the interpretation of texts. It builds on the foundations laid in "Structuralist Poetics."
The correct chronological order of publication is (B, D, E, A, C). These works are significant contributions to literary theory and semiotics, providing valuable insights into the analysis of literature and the role of the reader in interpreting texts.