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The Intertextuality of Postmodern Literature: Pastiche and Parody

Quick fact

In postmodern literature, pastiche and parody are so central that some critics (like Fredric Jameson) argue pastiche is 'blank parody'—imitation without humor or judgment.

Why this is interesting

Ever read a book that feels like a collage of other stories, styles, and voices? Why do some writers deliberately borrow and twist earlier texts, and what does that do to the idea of 'original' literature?