The intersection of English literature and artificial intelligence (AI) has become an emergent field of inquiry, raising questions about authorship, originality, and the ethics of machine creativity. This paper explores the implications of AI-generated texts within the domain of literature, considering both the opportunities and challenges posed by machine creativity. By drawing on theories of authorship from Roland Barthes and Michel Foucault, as well as contemporary debates on digital humanities and computational creativity, the study examines how AI technologies such as large language models transform traditional notions of literary production. Through analysis of ethical concerns—including intellectual property, authenticity, and cultural bias—the paper highlights the tensions between human and machine authorship. It argues that while AI offers unprecedented tools for literary experimentation and democratization, it simultaneously disrupts the human-centred ethics that have historically governed literature. Ultimately, the study positions AI not as a replacement for human creativity but as a collaborator that challenges us to rethink the foundations of literary value and responsibility in the twenty-first century.