This paper discusses "Posthumanism" via examining the relation between
technology and literature with a particular reference to the works of Katherine
Hayles and Cary Wolfe. This paper is divided into two main parts. The first
part tends to be an introductory theoretical one. It begins by surveying the
history and development of the term 'Posthumanism', especially in literary
studies. This part, also, highlights the remarkable role of posthumanist thinkers
and critics whose works lead to the rise of digital or computational literature.
The second part focuses on the effects of technology on literature. This part of
the paper provides a comprehensive analysis of Zadie Smith's novel White
Teeth in the light of posthumanism.