Text Theory In Abdelmalek Mortad - A Critical Approach To His Works

Abstract

The Algerian critic and writer Abdelmalek Mortad has made valuable contributions to the field of literary criticism, especially in his theory of the literary text. His book "The Theory of the Literary Text" is considered a fundamental reference in this field, as it provides a comprehensive and in-depth vision of the literary text and its relationship with the reader, the author, and the cultural context. Therefore, Mortad refers to the openness of the text to others, the extension of its space, and the infinity of its meanings. Mortad also asked how to read the text. He also raised several questions about the rules and procedures that can be followed when analyzing the literary text, exploring its depths, and discovering its secrets.

For this reason, this research aims to approach the works of Abdelmalek Mortad in an attempt to answer some questions: Does the literary text have rules that control it and controls that reveal the artistic values ​​and aesthetic aspects in its unknown? Is it permissible for the critic to arm himself with techniques stemming from cognitive backgrounds and theoretical culture that he relies on in analyzing the literary text in whose depths he wants to throw himself?... What are those rules that can be relied upon in practice and analysis?