Tekstidevahelisi

Tekstidevahelisi, also known as intertextuality, is a literary theory that explores the relationships between texts. It was first introduced by Russian formalist Mikhail Bakhtin in the 1930s and later developed by French structuralist Roland Barthes. Intertextuality posits that all texts are interconnected and that meaning is not contained within a single text but is rather constructed through the interaction between texts.

In intertextuality, texts are seen as part of a larger network of references and allusions. This network can include other literary works, historical events, cultural symbols, and even everyday language. The meaning of a text is thus not fixed but is continually negotiated and reinterpreted through these connections.

Intertextuality is not limited to literature. It can be applied to various forms of media, including film, television, and digital media. In these contexts, intertextuality can refer to the use of references, quotes, or homages to other works, as well as the shared themes, motifs, and stylistic elements that connect different texts.

The concept of intertextuality has been influential in various fields, including literary criticism, media studies, and cultural studies. It has been used to analyze the ways in which texts draw on and respond to each other, and to understand the complex relationships between different cultural texts and their audiences.