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VOL. 11, ISSUE 3 (2024)
Exploring electronic literature as a ‘Curtain Raiser’ genre in literature in the age of new Millennium
Authors
Tirthankar Laskar
Abstract
With the advent of Electronic literature in the new millennium, the
field of literature experiences a significant upheaval. In order to mark the
beginning of a new age in literary expression, this study will investigate Electronic
writing as a "curtain raiser" genre. This study explores how Electronic
literature challenges conventional ideas of textuality, authorship, and reader
interaction by examining its features, forms, and consequences. This research
examines how Electronic literature influences modern literary discourse by
utilising a variety of multidisciplinary viewpoints, such as literary theory,
digital humanities, and cultural studies. The works of important authors, such
as Chris Joseph, Mark Z. Danielewski, Kate Pullinger, Michael Joyce, Shelley
Jackson, and Brian Kim Stefans, offer conceptual foundations for comprehending
the distinctive characteristics of Electronic literature and its connection to
more general cultural and technological changes. This paper demonstrates
how the spirit of exploration and creativity in the digital age is embodied in Electronic
literature. It is also evident that Electronic literature enhances and
challenges our knowledge of reader-author connections, interactivity and
storytelling. This study attempts to shed light on the relevance of Electronic
literature as a trailblazing genre that influences the literary landscape of
the twenty-first century by examining its consequences within the framework of
modern literary theory and cultural studies. By looking at these issues, the
research advances our knowledge of how digital technology may change the way
that literature is expressed and how storytelling is changing in the new
millennium.
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Pages:59-63
How to cite this article:
Tirthankar Laskar "Exploring electronic literature as a ‘Curtain Raiser’ genre in literature in the age of new Millennium". International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Development, Vol 11, Issue 3, 2024, Pages 59-63
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