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Set in the near future, the narrative explores a dystopian society where prisoners face the erasure of their memories and the imposition of a simplified language, New English. One inmate, aware of this grim fate, undertakes the clandestine task of translating poetry into the restricted vocabulary, preserving the essence of their beloved literature for a self that will soon be lost. The story delves into themes of identity, memory, and the power of language amidst systemic oppression.
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Limited Verse, David Martin
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- Released
- 2024
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- Title
- Limited Verse
- Language
- English
- Authors
- David Martin
- Released
- 2024
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 136
- ISBN13
- 9781773855301
- Series
- Tags
- Fiction, Fantasy, Poetry, Science Fiction
- Rating
- 4.4 out of 5
- Description
- Set in the near future, the narrative explores a dystopian society where prisoners face the erasure of their memories and the imposition of a simplified language, New English. One inmate, aware of this grim fate, undertakes the clandestine task of translating poetry into the restricted vocabulary, preserving the essence of their beloved literature for a self that will soon be lost. The story delves into themes of identity, memory, and the power of language amidst systemic oppression.