Mathematical Recipe for Post-Modern Lit
A combinatorial approach for generating literature, as reported by 3quarksdaily.
“If the original text is well written, the resulting text is a bit surreal, but usually retains the original’s rhythm and even something of its sense.”
Incidentally, the original ABC article references “La Disparition” by Georges Perec, a 300-page experimental french novel that does not use the letter E (aside from “the four unfortunate instances” in the author’s name)– which I happened to come across in a bookstore and, for some inscrutable reason, purchase, back in my reckless youth. A novelty, but not particularly attention-holding. Astute readers will recall that I don’t parlait French– and indeed, this was the English version. Quite a feat of translation!
