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o x ∞ = ♥: The Poet and The Mathematician by Sarah B. Royal

o x ∞ = ♥: The Poet and The Mathematician by Sarah B. Royal is a formally inventive and emotionally charged love story that unfolds through poetic constraint, mathematical metaphor, and lyrical introspection. Published on August 8, 2024, by WoPoLi.PS, this 204-page hybrid work explores the collision of passion and intellect between a foreign college freshman and his older professor, weaving their relationship through fragments of verse, symbolic equations, and emotional tension. Royal uses mathematical constraints—equations, logic puzzles, and symbolic scaffolding—to frame emotional states and pose metaphysical questions like “Is love a perfect number?” and “How can like plus love equal hate?” Blending art, poetry, and math, the book challenges traditional narrative form while deepening its emotional resonance through constraint-based writing. Themes of taboo intimacy, power dynamics, and intellectual seduction are explored with philosophical inquiry and poetic precision. True to Royal’s style, the work employs formal limitations such as palindrome logic and modular structure to mirror the complexity of desire and identity. Ideal for readers drawn to experimental romance, poetic fiction, and mathematical metaphor, this book will resonate with fans of Anne Carson, Christian Bök, and Douglas Hofstadter.

ISBN: 9798329141870

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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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