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Intertextuality
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About — Intertextuality
Intertextuality is the way a work’s meaning is shaped by its references to, quotations from, or echoes of other texts. It highlights the dialogic nature of literature, showing how authors converse across time and culture, enriching interpretation. For example, James Joyce’s novel Ulysses reimagines Homer’s Odyssey in a modern Dublin setting.