An Introduction to Narrative Generators

How Computers Create Works of Fiction

Mike Sharples author Rafael Pérez y Pérez author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Oxford University Press

Published:15th Jul '23

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This book describes how computer programs can generate narratives and how studies of computational narrative can illuminate how humans tell stories. Combining an introduction to relevant concepts related to automatic storytelling with accessible descriptions of well-known computer programs that illustrate how such concepts are employed, the book is aimed at an interdisciplinary audience and assumes little or no background in computer science. The book introduces the most relevant techniques employed over the last 60 years for the development of computer models for narrative generation, including narrative templates, problem-solving, planning, author engagement and reflection, and statistical methods such as deep neural networks, ending with an examination of the societal implications of the development of automatic narrative generator systems.

The book is well structured and progresses from describing relatively simple and accessible models using templates much like online forms that are such a familiar part of everyday online life. * David Longman, Teacher, learner, enthusiast. Independent Academic. *

ISBN: 9780198876618

Dimensions: 234mm x 155mm x 11mm

Weight: 386g

224 pages