autotelic

the author of its own goals, selfpropelling.

having a purpose in and not apart from itself; intrinsically rewarding

IN BRIEF: adj. - Of or relating to the belief that a work of art, especially a work of literature, is an end in itself or provides its own justification

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The adjective has one meaning:

Meaning #1: of or relating to or believing in autotelism
  Pertains to noun: autotelism (meaning #1)

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