The collection Fusion Poetry by Sarah B. Royal is an exploration of a distinct poetic form called “Fusion Poetry.” This form blends artistic and literary influences, inspired by the concept of fusion found in music and cuisine. Unlike traditional cento or collage poetry, which often assembles lines from other works, Fusion Poetry takes titles from renowned poets and reimagines them into entirely new pieces. This approach honors the essence of the original works while creating something uniquely transformative.
Sarah emphasizes the use of constraints in her poetic process, drawing from the principles of OuLiPo (Ouvroir de Littérature Potentielle) and its Americanized counterpart, WoPoLi. By imposing deliberate creative restrictions, she finds freedom and originality within structured limitations. Additionally, her poetry integrates cross-form styles, hybrid poetics, and interdisciplinary elements, often weaving traditional themes with contemporary reflections.
The collection invites readers to solve the “riddle” of original influences, encouraging an active engagement with the text. Through its experimental style and reflective themes, Fusion Poetry captures the dynamic interplay between the past and the present in literary expression.
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