Hypertekstifiktio

Hypertekstifiktio, sometimes translated as hypertext fiction, is a literary genre that uses the structure of hypertext. Unlike traditional linear narratives, hypertext fiction is non-sequential, allowing readers to navigate through different pieces of text or media via links. These links can connect words, phrases, images, or sounds, creating a branching or network-like reading experience. The reader actively participates in constructing the narrative by choosing which links to follow, thereby influencing the story's progression and potentially encountering different plotlines, character perspectives, or thematic explorations.

The development of hypertext fiction is closely tied to the evolution of digital technologies and the internet. Early experiments in interactive fiction and experimental literature laid some groundwork, but the widespread availability of personal computers and the World Wide Web in the late 20th century significantly facilitated its growth. Authors of hypertext fiction often explore themes related to choice, agency, fragmentation, and the nature of storytelling itself. The experience of reading hypertext fiction can be likened to exploring a literary labyrinth or a digital landscape. The author designs the links and the interconnected pieces of text, but the reader's journey through this structure defines their unique encounter with the work.