Tracing the Footsteps of British Literature

As postmodernism approaches, Pynchon and Rushdie weave,  
Intertextuality entwining in intricate strands,
Stirring thoughts on flowing identities,  
Where boundaries blur, meanings intertwine.

Finally, at the gates of the contemporary,  
Modern works reflect the pulse of our times,  
Let us converse, unearthing present relevance,  
Exploring how literature etches its mark on the mortal sphere.

Embrace this journey with a fervent heart,  
With curiosity that never dims,  
Here lies a celebration of the soul in literary beauty,  
A quest where every word finds its rightful home,  
For all are entitled to learn and revel in its grace.

Padang, West Sumatra, Indonesia, 2024

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Since 2006, Leni Marlina has served as a lecturer at the Faculty of Language and Arts at Universitas Negeri Padang. She is also the founder and head of the World Children's Literature Community (WCLC) and the POETRY-PEN International Community. Additionally, she has been an active member of the Indonesian Writers Association SATU PENA West Sumatra and is involved with the Victoria Writers Association in Australia, as well as being a member of the Hong Kong ACC International Writers Community.