The concept of 'The Anxiety of Influence' by Harold Bloom suggests that poets engage in intertextuality primarily to:
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Correct answer: To misread and 'overcome' their predecessors to find their own voice
Bloom's theory is a psychological take on intertextuality. He argues that 'strong' poets must creatively misinterpret their 'poetic fathers' to avoid being overshadowed by the greatness of the past.
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