Pastiche
A literary composition imitating the style of another author or work, typically without mocking intent. Pastiche celebrates the original style while creating something new.
Real World
P.D. James's 'Death Comes to Pemberley' is a pastiche of Jane Austen, adopting her omniscient narrator, free indirect discourse, and Regency social detail to continue the world of 'Pride and Prejudice' without satirising it.
Exam Focus
Distinguish pastiche from parody by identifying tone — pastiche adopts style reverentially; exam questions often require you to articulate this difference precisely.
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