Literary tradition refers to the body of written works, genres, styles, themes, and techniques that have been passed down through generations. It encompasses the collective knowledge and artistic heritage of a particular culture or society.
Canon: A collection of literary works considered to be important or influential within a specific time period or cultural context.
Oral Tradition: The transmission of stories, poems, or other forms of literature through spoken word rather than written text.
Intertextuality: The relationship between texts where one text references or influences another text in terms of themes, characters, or style.
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