ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND LITERARY CREATIVITY IN CONTEMPORARY ENGLISH FICTION

Liska Novianti Paramitaswari; Silka Yuanti Draditaswari

Authors

Liska Novianti Paramitaswari Universitas Teknologi Sumbawa Author
Silka Yuanti Draditaswari Universitas Islam Negeri Mataram Author

Keywords:

artificial intelligence, literary creativity, contemporary English fiction, digital humanities, computational creativity

Abstract

The rapid development of artificial intelligence (AI) has increasingly influenced creative practices across various fields, including literature. This study investigates the role of artificial intelligence in shaping literary creativity in contemporary English fiction. Using a qualitative research design, the study applies discourse-oriented literary analysis to examine how AI technologies contribute to narrative production, transform the concept of authorship, and influence readers’ perceptions of creativity. Data were collected through document analysis of contemporary literary texts and relevant scholarly literature addressing artificial intelligence, digital humanities, and computational creativity. The findings reveal that AI functions as a supportive creative tool that assists writers in generating narrative ideas, exploring alternative storytelling structures, and experimenting with stylistic variations. The study also demonstrates that the integration of AI challenges traditional notions of authorship by introducing collaborative forms of creativity involving both human writers and technological systems. Furthermore, reader perceptions of AI-generated texts highlight ongoing debates regarding originality, authenticity, and emotional depth in literary production. Overall, the study suggests that artificial intelligence does not replace human creativity but instead reshapes creative practices and expands possibilities for narrative innovation in contemporary English fiction.

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