The experimental poet presents a pocket-sized reproduction of a little known 19th-century volume by Emily M. Morgan, in which Ruefle has whited out most of the words, with the ones remaining forming enigmatic verse fragments exploring the nature of thought.
Selectively painting over much of a forgotten nineteenth-century book, Ruefle’s ninth publication brings new meaning to an old story. What remains visible is delicate poetry: artfully rendered, haunted by its former self, yet completely new. A high-quality replica of the original aged, delicate book in which Ruefle “erased” the text, this book will appeal to fans of poetry as well as visual art. -- amazon.com
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