And yet they read! Fandom participation and readership

Abstract

This article is an attempt to propose a new view of literature and expand its boundaries to include fan fiction. The text is also based on a survey of members of various fandoms. The research shows the relationship between the presence in fandom and the reading of fanfiction and traditional books and reveals the reasons for the popularity of this form of creativity, as well as the transformation of the way we understand and discuss literature.