When I incorporate code to generate text in a project like XYZ, I engage with the generative literature field. But what exactly does this term encompass?
Generative literature refers to literary works produced using algorithms or computer systems, according to predetermined rules. The resulting texts may be in constant flux, generated through random or structured combinations of linguistic fragments. This approach places central importance on the generative process, redefining the role of the author as the designer of automated writing systems.
Closely related to the experiments of Oulipo, generative literature is part of the broader domain of digital literature. It challenges classical notions of originality, intention, and creativity in the computational age.