the Oulipo group

Oulipo, short for "Ouvroir de littérature potentielle" (Workshop of Potential Literature), is a French group founded in 1960 that explores creative writing through constraints and innovative techniques. Its members aim to expand literary possibilities by using specific rules—for example, writing without the letter "e" or reordering words—challenging traditional storytelling. Oulipo's approach emphasizes imagination and structure, inspiring writers to think differently about language. Notable figures include Raymond Queneau and Georges Perec, whose inventive works showcase how constraints can spark creativity and produce unique literature.