METAFICTION AS AN ELEMENT OF POSTMODERNISM

Abstract

This article explores metafiction as a key element of postmodern literature, focusing on its self-reflexive nature and its role in challenging traditional narrative forms. It examines how metafiction exposes the constructedness of fiction and questions the relationship between reality and representation. The study also highlights the use of experimental techniques and intertextuality in postmodern texts. Overall, metafiction is presented as a powerful tool for engaging readers in critical interpretation and redefining the function of literature.