List of metafictional works

This is a partial list of works that use metafictional ideas. Metafiction is intentional allusion or reference to a work's fictional nature. It is commonly used for humorous or parodic effect, and has appeared in a wide range of mediums, including writing, film, theatre, and video gaming.

Novels, novellas and short stories edit

Pre-20th century works edit

Modern and contemporary works edit

Children's books and young adult fiction edit

Animated short films edit

Stage plays edit

Pre-20th century plays edit

Modern theater works edit

Musicals edit

Films edit

Television shows edit

Comic strips, comic books, graphic novels, and manga edit

Interactive media and video games edit

Web videos edit

Multiple authors edit

Artists' books edit

References edit

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  2. ^ LaRocca, David (15 August 2017). "Translating Carlyle: Ruminating on the Models of Metafiction at the Emergence of an Emersonian Vernacular". Religions. 8 (8): 152. doi:10.3390/rel8080152. ISSN 2077-1444.
  3. ^ Peter Siljedahl (1996). "Bert och Boysen" (in Swedish). Boktips. Retrieved 13 May 2015.
  4. ^ a b c d Muncy, Jack (2016-01-18). "The Best New Videogames Are All About … Videogames". Wired. Retrieved 2016-01-18.