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Hypertext poetry

The advent of hypertext poetry can be dated back to the mid-1980s. However, the term "hypertext" has origins in the 18th century.

Hypertext poetry refers to creative works that are interconnected through the mechanics of digitization This form of cyberpoetry has a specific focus on visual arts that are connected across different mediums. In other words, hypertext poetry is a classification of digital poetry that links the reader to different places in a document or to different documents on the Internet. In general, hypertext poetry combines the elements of culture and intertextuality to marry poetry to various digital mediums such as images, videos, texts, and songs.

Hypertext usually falls into two categories: exploratory and constructive. Exploratory hypertext poetry allows users to navigate through a text by interest, engagement, and reflection. This means readers can explore and think creatively about a poem that is digitized on a computer. Constructive hypertext poetry takes a different approach. This poetry is built by an audience over time to create a fully fleshed-out final draft. Along with this, audiences have the ability to look at previous versions of the text. In all, the focus of constructive hypertext poetry is how computer software and machinery can enhance the creation of poetry. As such, users can see first-hand the amalgamation of an author's inspiration, writing process, and cultural influences.

Hypertext poetry

The advent of hypertext poetry can be dated back to the mid-1980s. However, the term "hypertext" has origins in the 18th century.

Hypertext poetry refers to creative works that are interconnected through the mechanics of digitization This form of cyberpoetry has a specific focus on visual arts that are connected across different mediums. In other words, hypertext poetry is a classification of digital poetry that links the reader to different places in a document or to different documents on the Internet. In general, hypertext poetry combines the elements of culture and intertextuality to marry poetry to various digital mediums such as images, videos, texts, and songs.

Hypertext usually falls into two categories: exploratory and constructive. Exploratory hypertext poetry allows users to navigate through a text by interest, engagement, and reflection. This means readers can explore and think creatively about a poem that is digitized on a computer. Constructive hypertext poetry takes a different approach. This poetry is built by an audience over time to create a fully fleshed-out final draft. Along with this, audiences have the ability to look at previous versions of the text. In all, the focus of constructive hypertext poetry is how computer software and machinery can enhance the creation of poetry. As such, users can see first-hand the amalgamation of an author's inspiration, writing process, and cultural influences.