transtekstual
Transtextual is a term coined by theorist Julia Kristeva that refers to the interconnectedness and transformation of texts. It suggests that any text is not an isolated entity but rather is shaped by and shapes other texts. This concept encompasses various ways texts relate to one another, including allusion, quotation, imitation, and parody. Kristeva's work on transtextualité builds upon Ferdinand de Saussure's semiotics, emphasizing the social and cultural dimensions of language and meaning.
The idea of transtextualité is that a text is a "mosaic of quotations" where every text is
There are several categories within transtextualité. Intertextuality is a prominent aspect, referring to the explicit or