Volume V Special Issue III August 2025

Name of Author : A.J. Ashlin, S.Jershitha Queen

Title of the paper : Literatures Metamorphosis: A Journey through Time and Technology

Abstract: Literature, a fundamental expression of human thought and creativity, has undergone continuous and profound metamorphoses across millennia, driven significantly by advancements in technology. This paper traces the evolution of literature form its ancient oral traditions and early written forms to its contemporary digital manifestation, examining how successive technological innovations, have reshaped its creation, dissemination, consumptionand inherent nature. Beginning with the impact of memory and performance in oral cultures, the study moves through the transformative shift brought by early writing systems, the revolutionary advent of the printing pressand finally, the pervasive influence of the digital age. It analyzes how each technological epoch has introduced new literary forms, redefined authorship and readerships, broadened accessand simultaneously presented new challenges in preservation and intellectual property. By exploring this dynamic interplay between literature and technology, this paper argues that while the mediums and methods of storytelling may change, the enduring essence of human narrative continues to adopt and flourish, constantly redefining the boundaries of what literature can be in an ever evolving technological landscape.

Keywords : Literature, Technology, evolution, digital age, oral tradition, print revolution, electronic literature, authorship, readership, literary forms.

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Page Number : 300-303