Poetic Choices is a text-based videogame that explores the Japanese poetry of the 17th century, more specifically the poetry of Matsuo Basho.
by Miguel Mira
Published onSep 15, 2023
Poetic Choices: An Interactive Poem
Click the image and embark on a journey to construct a poem. Utilize the words of 17th century Japanese poet Matsuo Basho to either create your very own poem, or rewrite his poetry verbatim.
Poetic Choices was created during the GluhTwine workshop hosted by the Past-at-Play Lab and aims to reinforce the relationship between heritage and textual exploration by reconnecting players with the words of Basho.
Miguel Mira (born in Lisbon, 1993) is a PhD candidate with a cotutelle between Leiden Coimbra Universities. He carries the conviction that humanity is built upon the fusion of technology and art. His thesis investigates the intersection between VR and cinema. He is an artist, filmmaker, teacher and fitness enthusiast.
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