What is ‘inter-literariness’? Explain with relevant examples

                                                                                            

MASTER’S DEGREE IN ENGLISH (MEG-15)

Comparative Literature: Theory and Practice

ASSIGNMENT 

Course Code: MEG-15 

4. What is ‘inter-literariness’? Explain with relevant examples.

Inter-literariness is a concept that refers to the interconnectedness of different literary works, and the ways in which they influence and are influenced by one another. It is the idea that all literature is connected, and that literary works are not created in isolation, but are shaped by the literary traditions and cultural contexts that came before them. One of the most prominent examples of inter-literariness is the influence of the Bible on Western literature. 

The Bible has had a profound impact on literature throughout history, and its stories and themes have been adapted and reinterpreted in countless works of fiction and poetry. One of the most famous examples of this is John Milton's "Paradise Lost," which is a retelling of the  biblical story of Adam and Eve. The poem explores themes of sin, temptation, and redemption, and is considered one of the greatest works of English literature. Another example is Ernest Hemingway's "The Old Man and the Sea," which draws heavily on Christian symbolism and imagery to explore themes of struggle, perseverance, and sacrifice.

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