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Session
(344) Expanded Literature: Intersections between the Book, Digital Media, and Narrative Ecosystems (2)
Time:
Thursday, 31/July/2025:
1:30pm - 3:00pm

Session Chair: Massimo Fusillo, Scuola Normale Superiore, Pisa
Location: KINTEX 1 205A

50 people KINTEX room number 205A
Session Topics:
G30. Expanded Literature: Intersections between the Book, Digital Media, and Narrative Ecosystems - Fusillo, Massimo (Scuola Normale Superiore, Pisa)

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Topics: G30. Expanded Literature: Intersections between the Book, Digital Media, and Narrative Ecosystems - Fusillo, Massimo (Scuola Normale Superiore, Pisa)
Keywords: AI in Literature, Stylistic Emulation and Literary Transformation, Comparative Literature and Digital Humanities, Authorship and Intertextuality, Ethics of AI-Generated Texts

AI, Stylistic Emulation, and Hypothetical Literary Comparisons

Maria Bhuiyan1, Imtiaz Bhuiyan2

1Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET), Bangladesh, People's Republic of; 2University of Technology Sydney (UTS), Ultimo NSW 2007, Australia

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.



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Topics: G30. Expanded Literature: Intersections between the Book, Digital Media, and Narrative Ecosystems - Fusillo, Massimo (Scuola Normale Superiore, Pisa)
Keywords: rhythm, symbol, Korean traditional music, music technology, soundscape

Music of <The Nine Cloud Dream> and the Cloudy Dreamy Music

Jiin Ko

Yonsei University, Korea, Republic of (South Korea)

The pages of The Nine Cloud Dream (Guunmong) are imbued with scents, verses, and melodies, with music—particularly the sounds of the geomungo and tungso—playing a pivotal role in shaping relationships and driving the narrative forward. This study explores the function of music within the novel, aiming to translate its essence into digital music. While the story unfolds linearly, the interactions between characters are multilinear. At its center is Yang Shao-yu, whose encounters with the eight fairies follow a rhythmic pattern of meetings, separations, and reunions, culminating in their collective return to their original lives as nine. This cyclical journey mirrors harmonic progressions in music: a chord begins at the tonic, moves through various scales, and ultimately resolves back to its origin—much like the recurring themes of human relationships, desire, and dreams within the novel. The number eight in The Nine Cloud Dream is not merely indicative of the number of wives but serves as a symbolic device both thematically and musically. When turned sideways, the shape of 8 resembles the infinity symbol (∞), signifying circulation and perpetuity, which aligns with the structure of the novel where dreams and reality, life and death, the secular and the transcendental cycle. Similarly, in music, many compositions rely on eight-measure phrases for symmetry and balance while traditional Korean music (gugak) incorporates eight foundational rhythms (jangdan), and categorizes instruments into eight groups depending on the materials used. Yang Shao-yu's life in the dream world is dazzling, yet upon awakening he loses everything only to gain enlightenment. His journey reveals that although human desires are infinitely cyclical, true realization lies in breaking free from the cycle. Using digital music technology and sound synthesis, the ethereal soundscape will embody the themes and numerical patterns shown in the book. Through this approach, The Nine Cloud Dream is elevated into a richly vibrant and poetic experience, much like a dreamy music itself.