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This image shows a blackout poetry piece created on a page of Mary Shelley’s “Frankenstein”. The text is predominantly drawn over in coral marker. Select words and phrases have been left uncovered and circled in black pen, creating a new poetic message. Various images are collaged across the obscured parts of the text.

By Anonymous

I
found that

I cherished
moonshine.

and the moon

But my chief delights were

sweet looks directed towards me

Next gloria
Previous before I allowed myself to

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