Selections from the poems of Charlotte Elliott c. 1873

This is a selection of Charlotte Elliott's poems, presented in book form. We can observe the interplay between the visual and the textual. The book's layout, with text on the right-hand page and an image of the author on the left, creates a structured dialogue. The formal arrangement reflects the period's emphasis on order and clarity. The typeface, with its serifs and varying thicknesses, serves to add a visual texture that complements the textual content. While the content is religious, the structuring of the book also mirrors Enlightenment values of reason and systemization. The book, therefore, functions as both a vessel for personal expression and a product of its cultural milieu. Notice how the texture of the paper and the quality of the print contribute to a reading experience that is tactile and visual, not just intellectual. The very structure of the book, from its binding to its typeface, is a carefully constructed system of signs.