We live in the age of “digital sublime” where the elements of literature are being transmogrified into different media of human expression and transgressing the boundaries of print media. Digital literature, which is the brainchild of such transformation, redefines the scope of comparative literature by expanding storytelling through hypertext fiction, interactive narratives, and transmedia storytelling. This paper examines their theoretical and methodological implications, analyzing how they challenge traditional literary forms and engage readers.

Comparative literature emphasizes intertextuality, translation, and cross-cultural exchanges. Digital narratives manifest these aspects through nonlinear storytelling and audience participation, enabling new ways of textual analysis across languages and cultures. The integration of artificial intelligence, algorithmic recommendations, and data-driven storytelling further influences literary interpretation. Key examples include Patchwork Girl (Shelley Jackson), Afternoon, a Story (Michael Joyce), The 39 Clues, Her Story, The Matrix Franchise, Quantum Break, and Star Wars: The High Republic, all of which integrate multimedia elements.

With reference to the aforementioned examples, this study explores how digital platforms shape literary production, reception, and intertextual exchanges. Using digital humanities and comparative media studies frameworks, this paper highlights the role of digital fiction in reshaping literary analysis and methodologies, emphasizing media convergence, interactivity, and reader agency.

This paper aims to examine William Wordsworth’s masterpiece “I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud” from the perspective of ecological ethics, arguing that Wordsworth possessed a strong ecological and ethical consciousness. In the poem, Wordsworth employs unique imagery representing the four elements: earth, air, water, and fire. This imagery reflects a Romantic creative tendency that reveres nature and expresses the self, highlighting an ecological and ethical ideology that transcends anthropocentrism and seeks complete harmony between humanity and nature. The daffodil imagery in the poem carries significant symbolic meaning, presenting an ideal state of “abundant happiness” that can be achieved by moving beyond self-admiration. Structurally, the poem evolves from an initial sense of “solitary” to a final vision of “solidary”, embodying the concept of a harmonious relationship between humans and nature. It also illustrates the ethical choices of humankind and the evolutionary process of nature.

Bonobibi, a guardian deity of the Sundarbans, is revered by both Hindu and Muslim communities as a protector against tiger attacks and a symbol of ecological balance. Her legend, primarily oral and deeply embedded in regional folklore, exemplifies themes of human-wildlife coexistence, interfaith syncretism, and environmental ethics. This study positions Bonobibi within the framework of comparative literature, examining how her myth intersects with broader traditions of guardian deities across cultures. By employing Digital Humanities methodologies, including AI-driven textual analysis, folklore mining, and network visualization, this research tracks thematic shifts and linguistic patterns within various iterations of Bonobibi Johuranama, while also identifying cross-cultural resonances through comparative myth analysis. Drawing on ecocritical and postcolonial perspectives, this study explores how Bonobibi’s narrative engages with global discourses on ecofeminism and environmental justice. GIS mapping and spatial storytelling further contextualize the geographical dissemination of Bonobibi’s worship, demonstrating how mythological traditions adapt across time, space, and socio-political landscapes. Folklore network analysis, facilitated by tools such as Gephi and Palladio, uncovers intertextual and interreligious dimensions of Bonobibi’s myth, positioning her as a transnational figure within global mythological studies. By integrating AI-assisted textual and spatial analysis, this research highlights the intersections of folklore, ecology, and gender within comparative literary traditions. Ultimately, this study underscores the relevance of digital tools in preserving and analysing oral traditions, while situating Bonobibi as a crucial site of inquiry in comparative mythology and world literature.

We live in the age of “digital sublime” where the elements of literature are being transmogrified into different media of human expression and transgressing the boundaries of print media. Digital literature, which is the brainchild of such transformation, redefines the scope of comparative literature by expanding storytelling through hypertext fiction, interactive narratives, and transmedia storytelling. This paper examines their theoretical and methodological implications, analyzing how they challenge traditional literary forms and engage readers.

Comparative literature emphasizes intertextuality, translation, and cross-cultural exchanges. Digital narratives manifest these aspects through nonlinear storytelling and audience participation, enabling new ways of textual analysis across languages and cultures. The integration of artificial intelligence, algorithmic recommendations, and data-driven storytelling further influences literary interpretation. Key examples include Patchwork Girl (Shelley Jackson), Afternoon, a Story (Michael Joyce), The 39 Clues, Her Story, The Matrix Franchise, Quantum Break, and Star Wars: The High Republic, all of which integrate multimedia elements.

With reference to the aforementioned examples, this study explores how digital platforms shape literary production, reception, and intertextual exchanges. Using digital humanities and comparative media studies frameworks, this paper highlights the role of digital fiction in reshaping literary analysis and methodologies, emphasizing media convergence, interactivity, and reader agency.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has revolutionized literary studies by enabling both the analysis and creation of texts that engage with various stylistic traditions. It has demonstrated remarkable efficiency in helping individuals find specific quotes or verses that align with their current emotions. Looking ahead, AI assistants may not only recite passages from Shakespeare or Donne but also generate original narratives or poetry on contemporary topics while maintaining their distinctive literary, linguistic, and thematic styles. This prospect is undeniably intriguing. Just as Woody Allen’s Midnight in Paris (2011) transported a modern protagonist into direct encounters with renowned literary and artistic figures of the 19th century, a similar sense of excitement was conveyed through the cinematic experience.

This paper primarily comprises case studies that investigate AI's ability to rewrite and summarize literary works in the styles of different authors, offering fresh perspectives on comparative literature, authorship, and literary transformation. By utilizing AI and machine learning models trained on extensive literary corpora, this study explores the extent to which AI can replicate the style of a Hemingway novel rewritten in Jane Austen’s elaborate prose or reinterpret a Gothic narrative through the minimalist framework of modernist fiction.

Additionally, this study examines AI’s role in literary adaptation, genre transformation, and stylistic emulation by evaluating its ability to capture the linguistic, thematic, and rhetorical characteristics of diverse canonical authors, from Shakespeare and William Carlos Williams to Emily Brontë and Toni Morrison. By juxtaposing these writers' corpora, the research critically assesses the capabilities and limitations of computational models in preserving literary depth and nuance within large-scale textual datasets. Finally, it explores the broader implications of AI-driven literary emulation, offering critical insights into its impact on fanfiction (e.g., "Pride and Programming"—Jane Austen meets Sci-Fi AI), pastiche (e.g., "Hemingway’s Middle-earth"—Hemingway rewriting The Lord of the Rings), and the ethical considerations surrounding digital authorship.

Thus by situating AI-generated literary comparisons within the frameworks of comparative literature and digital humanities, this research highlights the intersections of technology, creativity, and literary tradition. It underscores AI’s potential to reframe discussions on authorship, intertextuality, and the evolution of literary style across historical and cultural contexts.