Author(s): Shubham Yadav

Abstract: The emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) marks the beginning of a significant era of technological advancement, influencing numerous facets of society. Literature, in particular, stands on the threshold of profound transformation. This paper examines the intricate relationship between AI and the evolving landscape of literature, analysing how this powerful technology is reshaping creative expression. The study seeks to illuminate both the promising opportunities and critical challenges posed by AI, particularly about authorship, readership, and the fundamental nature of narrative itself. Given the rapid progression of AI technologies, understanding their potential impact on one of humanity's most enduring forms of cultural and creative expression has become increasingly essential.

Keywords: Artificial Intelligence in Literature, Machine Learning and Narrative Structure, AI-Generated Texts, Posthumanism and Creativity, Digital Humanities, Authorship and Copyright.

Article Info: Received: 28 Apr 2025; Received in revised form: 21 May 2025; Accepted: 25 May 2025; Available online: 30 May 2025

DOI: 10.22161/ijels.103.47