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Landow, George. “Reconfiguring the Text” from _Hypertext 3.0
 * Jemayne King**


 * Overview**
 * All texts will electronically link to one another creating metatexts (1).
 * When a print text becomes an electronic one, the textuality changes (5).
 * Rookie Manuscript editors get the book design assignments thus creating a caste system within the publishing house (9).
 * Print technology creates a prejudice against visual information in text (10).
 * Many classic traditional texts are now hypertexts.
 * Hypertext redefines the composition of the text (29).
 * Two strong examples of hypertexts: CD Word Bible and The Chinese Literature Web
 * Traditionalists frown on the advancement of the hypertext

I’m not sure Landow’s concept of marrying literary theory, and the advancements in electronic literature make for a smooth or quick article read. However, it is clear he has a strong grasp on two fields that are otherwise unrelated. He uses a plethora of examples to convey the evolution of the text to hypertext. As a result, many classic traditional texts are now hypertexts. As the old guard is phases out, the new era will most likely regard hypertexts as legitimate, classic works.
 * Commentary**

Is the machine that houses the Hypertext a book? (4) If not, what is it? What new problems or advantages will we encounter in the new digital world? (25)
 * For Discussion**