Description
This anthology celebrates the Oulipo movement, a group of writers who embraced mathematical constraints, wordplay, and literary puzzles to create innovative literature. Featuring a diverse collection of poems, short stories, and even recipes from renowned Oulipians like Georges Perec and Italo Calvino, this volume showcases the group's unique approach to language. The selection also includes 'anticipatory' writers such as Jonathan Swift and Lewis Carroll, demonstrating a long tradition of linguistic experimentation. Philip Terry's curated collection offers an exhilarating journey into the art of constrained writing, perfect for anyone who delights in literary games and intellectual challenges.
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paperback
Penguin Classics
Published Jan 1, 2020
ISBN: 9780241378458
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First Published
2020
Language
eng
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