Again and Always: Intertextuality outside of Postmodernism

Intertextuality became one of the most popular and important terms in culture 20th century. It is usually considered connection with postmodernism its ironic nature. Contemporary writing still intertextual, though far from being postmodern. Moreover, even some medieval texts appear to operate intertextual tools systematically. The article presents examples intertextuality different novels both pre-postmodern post-postmodern worlds, searches for a possible explanation this phenomenon through methodical solutions that would improve our understanding frame literature analysis. shows features should be carefully questions accuracy approach discussing cultural process.