Breaking the Mold: Experimental forms in Contemporary Poetry

Abstract

Currently, poetry is changing in new and experimental ways as a result of innovative art and digital influence. The paper looks at how modern poets use creative techniques to rethink the usual patterns and get readers involved in different ways. By using reader-response theory in its analysis, the research investigates the relationship between poetry and its audience, highlighting how using unusual forms encourages readers to get involved and interpret the work in their own ways. The paper points out multimodality, hypertextuality and interactivity as techniques that help explore new creative paths by going against the traditional ways of storytelling. The author uses cases from Indian English and regional languages to highlight how experimental poetry enriches and remakes both the literary world and culture, making poetry inclusive to many people. The results prove that using experimental styles encourages stronger links between poets and those reading their poems.