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Herstory, Anthropology in Verse, Sarah B. Royal

In Herstory, Anthropology in Verse, Sarah B. Royal sets the emotional tone of the collection—blending historical reverence with poetic insight. Filled woth poetry that is deeply rooted in reclaiming overlooked voices, especially women who defied expectation, suffered injustice, or left quiet legacies. She has set the stage for the poetic reclamation of overlooked women’s narratives—framing anthropology as a literary tapestry woven from truth, memory, resilience, and resistance.

In Herstory: Anthropology in Verse, Sarah B. Royal blends historical reverence with poetic insight to reclaim the voices history tried to silence. Through powerful, evocative verse, she honors women who defied expectation, endured injustice, or left behind quiet legacies. This collection reframes anthropology as a literary tapestry—woven from truth, memory, resilience, and resistance—giving poetic form to lives too often forgotten.

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About the Author: Sarah B. Royal

Sarah B. Royal’s writing defies convention. Her poetry and prose traverse the boundaries between structure and spontaneity, often weaving together philosophical inquiry, cultural reflection, and personal narrative. With a background in experimental literature, she is known for crafting works that challenge readers to engage intellectually and emotionally.

Her acclaimed palindrome performance play, 777 – A Story of Idol Worship and Murder, showcases her fascination with mirrored storytelling and thematic symmetry. In o x ∞ = ♥: The Poet and The Mathematician, Royal explores the intersection of poetic intuition and mathematical logic, revealing a unique voice that is both analytical and lyrical.

Royal’s collections—such as Lost in the Lost and Found, Haiku For You, Lantern and Tanka Too, and the WoPoLi Chapbook Series—highlight her commitment to neurodivergent expression and poetic experimentation. Whether through childhood verse or contemporary fusion poetry, her work invites readers into a world where language is both a tool and a playground.

Sarah B. Royal continues to expand the possibilities of poetic form, offering readers a deeply personal yet universally resonant experience. Her writing is a testament to the power of creative risk, intellectual depth, and emotional authenticity.

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