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The Metatext Function in V. Aksenov’s “Moscow Saga” Novel

V. Aksenov’s “Moscow Saga” is a multifaceted novel that blends postmodern elements into a realistic narrative. The author introduces “intermissions,” which are sections that interrupt the main plot. Some of these intermissions draw from contemporary media, highlighting the reality of the events. They contrast with mythopoetic tales called “intermissions of incarnations.”