If a letter from Nathaniel Hawthorne's full name (N, A, T, H, I, E, L, W, O, R) matches an identical letter within "The Scarlet Letter" it is replaced with a red redaction box

If a letter from Nathaniel Hawthorne's full name (N, A, T, H, I, E, L, W, O, R) matches an identical letter within "The Scarlet Letter" it is replaced with a red redaction box

ByTodd Van Buskirk

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In this poem, the author systematically redacts letters from Nathaniel Hawthorne's 'The Scarlet Letter' that match those in the author's own name. The book creates a striking visual commentary on identity, authorship, and the power of omission. Each red redaction box serves as both a void and a presence. This work invites contemplation on the nature of language, the impact of selective censorship, and the visual poetry that emerges from literary deconstruction. Part homage, part subversion, this conceptual piece transforms Hawthorne's classic into a new form of visual literature, where what is unseen becomes as significant as what remains visible. It offers an experience that blurs the lines between reading and viewing.

Details

Publication Date
Aug 12, 2024
Language
English
Category
Poetry
Copyright
All Rights Reserved - Standard Copyright License
Contributors
By (author): Todd Van Buskirk

Specifications

Pages
353
Binding Type
Paperback Perfect Bound
Interior Color
Color
Dimensions
US Trade (6 x 9 in / 152 x 229 mm)

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