Modern Digital Literature
Keywords:
digital literature, digital poetry, digital prose, hypertext, multimedia, interactivity, narrative structures, literary creativity, technology, internet, digital platformsAbstract
This article examines examples of digital literature, such as hypertext novels and interactive poetic texts, and analyzes the impact of digital technologies on narrative structures, themes, and opportunities for self-expression in the contemporary literary landscape. It emphasizes that digital literature, by offering unique tools for creating dynamic works, opens up new horizons for authors and readers alike, fostering the exploration of themes like the multiplicity of realities, interactivity, and virtual identity.
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