Early Modern Intertextuality

This book examines the viability of applying post-structuralist theory of intertextuality to early modern texts, arguing that a return to a more theorised understanding of intertextuality is more productive than an interpretation that merely identifies 'source texts.' It analyses several key early modern texts through this lens, highlighting how meaning is created and conveyed by the interplay of texts and the movement between narrative systems.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 118 pages
Publication date: 22 April 2022
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

This captivating book delves into the realm of exploring the potential of applying the post-structuralist theory of intertextuality to early modern texts. It posits that a renewed and more theoretical approach to intertextuality, as envisioned by renowned scholars Julia Kristeva and Roland Barthes, holds greater promise than a mere identification of 'source texts.' Through meticulous analysis, the book examines a selection of pivotal early modern texts, highlighting the era's deliberate emphasis on and prioritization of creative imitation of classical and contemporary European texts. This insightful examination encompasses the utilization of classical mythology, allegory, folklore, parody, and satire by renowned writers such as William Shakespeare, Sir Francis Bacon, John Milton, George Peele, Thomas Lodge, Christopher Marlowe, Francis Beaumont, and Ben Jonson. It sheds light on the intricate ways in which meaning is crafted and communicated through the interplay of texts and the dynamic movement between narrative systems. This profound work will captivate both undergraduate and postgraduate students of early modern literature, as well as scholars engaged in the study of this rich historical period.

Weight: 181g
Dimension: 210 x 148 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030689100
Edition number: 1st ed. 2021