I Mistook an Upside-Down M for a W
Overview
What is the most romantic letter? Why is it W? Unfolding in five acts corresponding to the five corners of the letter W (or is it an upside-down M?), Dylan C. Beck's debut poetry collection I Mistook an Upside-Down M for a W inhabits an absurdly beautiful world in which even the most mundane artifacts of humanity become a sustenance for resounding romantic yearning: by day, the steam rising from a simmering red sauce conjures deep fascination in domesticity; by night, the bathroom vanity manifests as an altar whereby an inconspicuous bedtime ritual translates into transubstantiation of true love. Chronologically, the loose narrative details the enthralling boom-and-bust of modern dating through four brief accounts of unrequited love: the physical artist Maggie; the author Marielle; the aesthete Sierra; and the big sister Hyacinth. Completing the arc of big queer heartache, the transformative tale uncovers deep truths that reflect the singular richness of a broken heart as the author celebrates humanity in recurring themes of epiphany, ecstasy, grief, and resolution.
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Details
- ISBN-13: 9798234129420
- ISBN-10: 9798234129420
- Publisher: Willheart Publishing
- Publish Date: August 2026
- Dimensions: 8 x 5.25 x 0.73 inches
- Shipping Weight: 0.83 pounds
- Page Count: 268
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