Wednesday, December 17, 2008

Anthology of constraint-based writing


The /n/oulipian Analects

Edited by Matias Viegener and Christine Wertheim

Les Figues Press




From http://www.lesfigues.com/lfp/133/the-_n_oulipian-analects :

"The /n/oulipian Analects
is an alphabetical survey of constrained writing in modern English. Editors Wertheim and Viegener gathered and arranged critical and creative pieces from some of the most prominent and influential constraint-based writers—Caroline Bergvall, Christian Bök, Johanna Drucker, Paul Fournel, Jen Hofer, Tan Lin, Bernadette Mayer, Ian Monk, Joseph Mosconi, Harryette Mullen, Doug Nufer, Vanessa Place, Janet Sarbanes, Juliana Spahr, Brian Kim Stefans, Rodrigo Toscano, Matias Viegener, Christine Wertheim, Rob Wittig, Stephanie Young—adding the unknown variable n to the great legacy of Oulipo. The result: an excellent mix of introductory basics for those new to constraint-based writing, blended with in-depth exposition and critique for those already avid readers and writers."

1 comment:

  1. Thanks Hilary, from the list of writers, i'm assuming that constraints span a range outside of formal forms.

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