The impact of technology on transformations in narrative genres

Abstract

This research addresses the transformations wrought by modern technology on the structure of narrative genres (short story, novel, and play) to align with digital age demands. It aims to analyze the impact of digital technology on reshaping the structure and aesthetics of these genres, examining their digital evolution, the characteristics distinguishing each genre, and the differences between their traditional and modern digital forms. The study’s significance lies in offering an analytical model for the interaction between literature and technology, highlighting structural and aesthetic transformations in digital literature, and documenting the evolution of digital narrative. It is divided into three topics: the first explores the role of digital technology in the short story, the second examines its role in the novel, and the third investigates its role in theater. Employing a socio-historical methodology to trace these transformations, the findings reveal that digital literature is an organic extension of print literature, not a rupture. Technology has redefined the recipient’s role, making them an active participant in the creative process