NEO-INTERTEXTUALITY: FAN FICTION AS A CONTEMPORARY PHENOMENON
NEO-INTERTEXTUALITY: FAN FICTION AS A CONTEMPORARY PHENOMENON
Author(s): Andra-Astrid BelibouSubject(s): Fiction, Studies of Literature, Philology, Theory of Literature, Sociology of Art, History of Art
Published by: Editura Arhipelag XXI
Keywords: Fan Fiction; authorship; intertextuality; pop culture; contemporary literature;
Summary/Abstract: Fan Fiction presents itself as a form of creative expression in which fans of various forms of media contribute to their communities with engaging stories. With the rising popularity of this genre as a vibrant and dynamic aspect of contemporary popular culture, this paper will provide an overview on its emergence, its particularities, and its roots in fan communities with the purpose of understanding how it shapes and reflects contemporary media landscapes. Further, the implications of Fan Fiction’s ties with intertextuality for notions of authorship, creativity, and participatory culture in an age in which the concept of authorship has begun to lose its meaning and value.
Journal: Journal of Romanian Literary Studies
- Issue Year: 2024
- Issue No: 36
- Page Range: 809-815
- Page Count: 7
- Language: English
