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Explore the wonderful world of poetry through deceptively simple cryptograms. 10% of every purchase benefits Project Gutenberg, an online library of over 60,000 free ebooks.
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About Poems & Codes
In support of Project Gutenberg, a volunteer effort to digitize, archive, and distribute works of literature
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Decode a vast and varied collection of curated poetry, where each poem is encrypted using one of the world's oldest codes: the substitution cipher
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Decrypt over 400 excerpts as you explore classic poetic themes ranging from the bliss of love to the depths of despair
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Like what you decoded? Read the entire poem in-game or download each poet's anthology online for free, direct links included!
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Share the joy of poetry--10% of every sale is donated to Project Gutenberg, an online library of over 60,000 free ebooks
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Play at your own pace with four difficulty settings to choose from
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Relax with a soothing, contemplative soundtrack
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Choose between night or sunlight mode with optional enlarged cipher text
<i>"Poetry is a deal of joy and pain and wonder, with a dash of the dictionary."</i> - Khalil Gibran
Content note: This game features classic works of poetry and brief biographies of poets. Certain biographies and poems contain non-graphic references to violence, drugs, sex, and suicide.
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