The Computer Generation of Novels: Theory and practice
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https://doi.org/10.17613/pke41r22Keywords:
Novel, Computer Generation, Theory, Generative novel, electronic literature, Roman, génération du texte assistée par informatique, théorie, roman générative, littérature numériqueAbstract
How do authors use computers, not to write novels with word processors, but to generate novels with computer programs? For those interested in this practice, how to join those who are now working as author/programmers,combining writing techniques with computational techniques, developing innovative new ways of producing plots and prose? There are plenty of exciting opportunities for innovation in the area of computer-generated novels. To look ahead, it’s first appropriate to look back and discover a bit about the history of computer-generated writing. Some discussion of the novel is important, too. Understanding more about this allows us to see how we can now elaborate, question, and combine past work — using new computational methods.
Comment les auteurs utilisent-ils les ordinateurs, non pas pour écrire des romans avec des logiciels de traitement de texte, mais pour générer des romans avec des programmes informatiques ? Pour ceux intéressés par cette pratique, comment se joindre à ceux qui travaillent désormais en tant qu'auteur-programmeur, combinant des techniques d'écriture avec des techniques informatiques, développant de nouvelles méthodes innovantes pour créer des intrigues et de la prose ? Il existe de nombreuses opportunités passionnantes d'innovation dans le domaine des romans générés par ordinateur. Pour anticiper l'avenir, il est d'abord approprié de regarder en arrière et de découvrir un peu l'histoire de l'écriture générée par ordinateur. Une certaine discussion sur le roman est également importante. En comprendre davantage à ce sujet nous permet de voir comment nous pouvons désormais élaborer, remettre en question et combiner le travail passé…
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