The Artistry of Words - How Poetry can Contain Secrets

Join us for an insightful discussion on contemporary poetry techniques as we delve into the art of erasure with poet Alisha Dietzman. In this engaging conversation, Alicia shares her experiences and insights into the process of erasure, where existing texts are manipulated and distilled to create new poetic expressions.

Beginning with an explanation of erasure as a common technique in contemporary poetry, Alicia walks us through the process, highlighting its flexibility and the artistic choices involved. She discusses the rules and interpretations of erasure, emphasizing its role in distilling essential elements from the original text.

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