Intertextuality research

Author: Sammohayo
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Publish Date: 2003-01-01
Features: The term intertextuality has been used, defined, and assigned so many different meanings that it has become an ambiguous concept in literary discourse. Compared to this specialized term, people are more inclined to use metaphorical expressions to refer to the phenomenon of texts within texts, such as collage, pretentiousness, extensive citation, or simply dialogue. However, the advantage of the term intertextuality lies in its neutrality, as it encompasses various forms of intercrossing and mutual dependence among literary works. Indeed, literature is written not only in its relationship with the world but also, more importantly, in its connection with itself and its own history. The history of literature is an enduring journey of continuous production from the very beginning of literary works.