Volume V Special Issue V November 2025

Name of Author : Ms.Sowmiya Durga

Title of the paper : ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND LITERARY CRITICISM

Abstract: Artificial Intelligence AI is no longer confined to science and technologyit is steadily reshaping the way we read, analyze, and teach literature. From text mining to machine learning and natural language processing, AI tools allow critics to detect patterns, themes, and intertextual connections across massive literary archives. These methods expand the reach of traditional interpretation, offering new insights that can challenge or complement longstanding critical views. At the same time, they raise urgent questions Can a machine truly interpret literature, or does it only process linguistic data What happens to creativity, subjectivity, and human judgment when algorithms enter the space of literary criticism This paper explores how AI is transforming the practice of criticism by combining computational analysis with humanistic inquiry. It argues that the future of literary studies depends not on replacing human interpretation with algorithms, but on fostering a dialogue between readers and machines. In doing so, it suggests that a balanced, collaborative approach can open new horizons for scholarship while preserving the interpretive richness that defines literature.

Keywords : Artificial Intelligence, Literary Criticism, Digital Humanities, Text Mining, Human Machine Collaboration

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Page Number : 130-133