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Independent comparative critical study Key Terms
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Independent comparative critical study
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Surrealism
A literary movement that seeks to release the creative potential of the unconscious mind, often through bizarre or illogical scenes.
Alienation
A feeling of disconnection or estrangement from one's surroundings, society, or self, often explored in modern literature.
Intertextuality
The relationship between texts and how they reference or influence each other, often enriching the meaning of both.
Cultural translation
The process of translating not just words but also cultural meanings, values, and contexts from one language to another.
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