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Intermedialitás az irodalomban – elméleti és gyakorlati áttekintés
Intermediality in literature – theoretical and practical overview

Author(s): Bálint Molnár
Subject(s): Language and Literature Studies, Studies of Literature, Comparative Study of Literature
Published by: Pedagogická fakulta Univerzity J. Selyeho
Keywords: intermediality; cinematographic methods; adaptations; medium

Summary/Abstract: This paper discusses the question of intermediality on both theoretical and practical level. It aims to summarize and examine different studies that deal with intermediality. Written texts and literature are of the nature of intermediality, therefore the research focuses on the literary varieties and operational principles of intermediality. Screenplay- like narrative and the application of video-making techniques are mentioned as examples of cinematographic methods in literature which are also discussed in this study. Furthermore, the correct interpretation of both adaptations and the process of adaptation are emphasized. The paper also underlines that the relationship of literature and films must be placed into a proper theoretical context. The study attempts to prove that written texts are intermedial or cultural techniques that can broaden the borders of literature with the contribution of different media such us text, picture, moving image, music and press organ.

  • Issue Year: 16/2021
  • Issue No: 4
  • Page Range: 093-103
  • Page Count: 11
  • Language: Hungarian