Framing texts

The book examines paratextual frameworks of literary works from the second half of the 18th century. Textual border regions represent places where the integration of texts into cultural and communicative contexts is particularly emphasized. In the context of autonomous art, the framework of the text underscores its unity and coherence—while also highlighting the dependence of this unity on reception. Historically, a shift can be observed: the literary text ceases to cling to prior metaphysical world interpretations through its framework; instead, literary frameworks are now arranged in such a way that they embed the text into a world of its own. The analysis addresses this shift not only in the context of aesthetic and poetological discussions but also beyond.