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@article{189512,
        author = {Dr. G. Nageswara Rao},
        title = {The Impact of Cultural Context on Readers’ Perception and Interpretation of Literature},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {12},
        number = {7},
        pages = {6072-6075},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=189512},
        abstract = {Literary text is like a gem that glows the light which surrounds it, revealing its own intricate inner structure. Literary text can glow powerfully if it is truly great, even in the somewhat dim yet balanced light of an ordinary thoughtful reader reading it from his or her own narrow perspective. This article discusses the intricate relationship between cultural context and the interpretation of literature. It also explores the profound impact of cultural elements such as social conditions, historical events, and cultural perspectives on the way readers engage with and understand literary texts. The study aims at throwing a light on how these social conditions and values, historical events, and cultural perspectives serve as influential components that both writers and readers contribute to the interpretative process. This exploration emphasises the dynamic interplay between the cultural backdrop of a literary work and the lenses through which readers perceive and interpret it. 
Additionally, the article highlights the globalized nature of literature in the contemporary world, where diverse cultural perspectives enrich and shape interpretations, fostering a deeper understanding of the stories that contribute to our shared human experience.},
        keywords = {Literary interpretation, Historical events, Cultural perspectives, social conditions, Intertextuality},
        month = {December},
        }