Little Beasts Dwell in the Sound
︎A three-act poetic play started from sound.
This is a poetry collection inspired by diverse sounds.
Unlike common poetry books — where each poem stands alone and parallel to the others — Little Beasts Dwell in the Sounds carries an implicit narrative that weaves through its verses. As I read these poems written by XiangMei Long, I quickly realized that I should let the images become part of the narration, rather than being decorations, allowing them to bring out the hidden narrative in between poems. When you read this book, you may find that it unfolds like a three-act play composed of both visuals and words. With each turn of the page, one act fades away, and another begins.
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2025 Nami Concours, Purple Island Award
Published Edition: Simplified Chinese
Other rights available
This is a poetry collection inspired by diverse sounds.
Unlike common poetry books — where each poem stands alone and parallel to the others — Little Beasts Dwell in the Sounds carries an implicit narrative that weaves through its verses. As I read these poems written by XiangMei Long, I quickly realized that I should let the images become part of the narration, rather than being decorations, allowing them to bring out the hidden narrative in between poems. When you read this book, you may find that it unfolds like a three-act play composed of both visuals and words. With each turn of the page, one act fades away, and another begins.
For more of the creation process behind: My Newsletter
2025 Nami Concours, Purple Island Award
Published Edition: Simplified Chinese
Other rights available
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