In the Beginning

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Richard Kostelanetz's novel In the Beginning is an avant-garde work published in 1971. It challenges conventional literary forms by consisting of the alphabet, presented in single and double-letter combinations across 30 pages. This experimental approach aligns with avant-garde movements that push the boundaries of artistic expression. Kostelanetz's broader work often employs unconventional methods and explores visual poetry, linking language and sequence to create unique effects.123

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Richard Kostelanetz
…approach, Kostelanetz produced the novel In the Beginning, which consists of the alphabet, in single- and double-letter combinations, unfolding over 30 pages. Most of his other literary work, often printed in limited editions at small presses, also challenges the reader in unconventional ways. Kostelanetz’s nonfiction work The End of Intelligent…
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…approach, Kostelanetz produced the novel In the Beginning, which consists of the alphabet, in single- and double-letter combinations, unfolding over 30 pages. Most of his other literary work, often printed in limited editions at small presses, also challenges the reader in unconventional ways. Kostelanetz’s nonfiction work The End of Intelligent…
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