transtekstualiteit
Transtekstualiteit, often discussed in Dutch literary theory, refers to the interrelatedness of texts across time, genres, and media. The term, derived from the Greek *trans* “across” and the Latin *textus* “text,” emphasizes the way a text incorporates, references, or is transformed by other texts, creating layers of meaning that go beyond its immediate narrative.
The concept emerged in the mid‑twentieth century alongside global debates about intertextuality, a term coined by
Key examples of transtekstualiteit in Dutch literature include Anne Frank’s diary, which echoes themes from earlier
Scholars of transtekstualiteit utilize close reading, comparative literature techniques, and Media Studies frameworks to trace referential