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Knijff, Esmee (2020)

Rewriting Histories: Tensions Between Intertextuality in Fictional Filmic and Literary Texts

Bachelor thesis | Film- en literatuurwetenschap (BA)

This thesis touches upon key topics concerning intertextuality, adaption theory as well as postmodern tendencies through four extensive case studies of either works of (mainstream) film or literature. in doing so this thesis gives an original insight on how in recent years certain mainstream works of fictional filmic and literary works follow trends of rewriting pervading meta narratives and especially those of classic fairytales and superhero narratives within comic strips. as such, this thesis not only offers insights on (deliberate) intertextuality but also on intermediality and how it plays a prominent role in both fields of film and literature.

narrativity

reception

Author

Knijff, Esmee

Note

This thesis has received an 8,2/10.

Faculty

Faculty of Humanities

Specialisation

Film and Literature studies

Supervisors

Steinbock, Eliza

ECTS Credits

20

Language

en