tekstitüüd

Tekstitüüd is a term used in literary analysis to describe a text's self-referential quality, where the text comments on or reflects upon its own nature, creation, or existence as a piece of writing. It's a form of meta-commentary embedded within the narrative or poetic structure. This can manifest in various ways, such as characters discussing the act of writing, the narrator directly addressing the reader about the story being told, or the text employing linguistic devices that highlight its artificiality.

The concept of tekstitüüd is closely related to metafiction, which broadly refers to fiction about fiction. However, tekstitüüd can be found in non-fictional genres as well, such as essays or philosophical works where the author reflects on the process of argumentation or the nature of language itself. It invites the reader to consider the text not just as a window to another reality but as a constructed object. This can create a sense of self-awareness within the text and encourage a more critical engagement from the reader, prompting them to question the relationship between author, text, and audience. Understanding tekstitüüd helps in appreciating the layers of meaning and the author's intentionality in shaping the reading experience.