Abstract
As a genre of literature, “transnational literature” has begun to attract global attention since the 1990s. Narrowly defined, “transnational literature” refers to works created by “transnational writers” in a non-native language. In a broader sense, it encompasses works produced by “transnational writers” that draw on their own experiences of “transgression”, exhibiting distinct “transgressivity” shaped by unique contexts of creation. This characteristic is reflected in the two aspects of “linguistic transgression” and “cultural transgression”. “Linguistic transgression” not only encompasses the fundamental form of creating works entirely in a non-native language, but also involves various forms such as mixing different languages within literary texts and character dialogues, as well as combining multiple linguistic elements to create novel hybrid languages. “Cultural transgression” not only includes presenting transcultural experiences in different ways, but also includes other aspects such as “transgression” of nation, race, class and gender. “Transnational literature” and the concept of “transgression” in literature enrich the literary genres and the themes of literary creation, while also offering new perspectives for literary research.
Keywords
transnational literature, transnational writers, linguistic transgression, cultural transgression
First Page
127
Last Page
136
Recommended Citation
Chen, Shihua, and Buwen Wei. 2026. "“Transnational Literature” and “Transgression” in Literature." Theoretical Studies in Literature and Art 46, (2): pp.127-136. https://tsla.researchcommons.org/journal/vol46/iss2/12
