Digital Literature
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How Interactive Narrative Structures Redistribute Power Between Author, Reader, and Text
Digital literature's interactive narrative structures, including hypertext fiction, choice-based narratives, and collaborative forms, fundamentally redistribute storytelling power. These forms transform readers from passive consumers into active participants and authors from singular creators into architects of interactive systems.
Claire Donovan·October 20, 2026
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Beyond the Printed Page: New Critical Frameworks for Interactive Fiction
Interactive fiction challenges traditional literary criticism due to its programmatic and participatory nature, necessitating new analytical frameworks. Espen Aarseth's cybertext theory offers a robust model, viewing digital narratives as dynamic programs that require active reader engagement.
Claire Donovan·October 9, 2026