On the Power of Penetrating into Space by Telescopes: Redacted Poem
William Herschel’s “On the Power of Penetrating into Space by Telescopes,” published in 1800 in Philosophical Transactions, redacted into a poem.
—tychogirl
Through binoculars / I leave my narrow world for / an ocean of stars.
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this is powerful. I also love this technique that you are using. do you have any tips about how you go about this – choosing a piece to redact and the visual component as well? I scanned through a few of your poems and I am really struck by the process.
Wow, thanks so much for dropping by and for leaving a comment! I can’t take credit for the technique; some lovely redacters launched the style before me, and I owe them a debt of gratitude. A few key things to think about when redacting: 1) make sure the text you’re going to redact is in the public domain, 2) look for some lovely words, especially words with double meanings, and 3) really enjoy the “zen” of choosing which words to strike. It truly is a fun process. I hope you’ll give it a shot! If you do, be sure to let me know so I see the result. Best wishes!
Thanks for the tips. Any suggestions for where to find public domain stuff?
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