Sidorikt

Sidorikt is a term that appears in Swedish-language discussions of poetry to describe a form of verse that is designed for or inscribed on the sides or margins of a page, or that functions as a marginal or parallel text to a main body of writing. The term is scarce in standard dictionaries and is not part of a widely recognized canonical category; researchers describe it as a label used in particular literary circles to discuss experimental layouts in print or digital forms. Etymologically it combines the Swedish sido- meaning side, with dikt meaning poem.

Form and characteristics: Sidorikt typically features lines that run along the margins or appear as a secondary layer of text adjacent to the main content. The layout may encourage readers to engage with the side text separately from, or in dialogue with, the primary text. The content can be fragmentary, elliptical, or additive, and may employ typographic techniques to emphasize separation or interaction with the main poem or prose.

Context and usage: The term is most often encountered in discussions of experimental Swedish poetry, small-press publications, chapbooks, zines, or digital works where margins and sidebars are used deliberately. It is not a widely standardized category and individual writers may apply the label differently.

See also: marginalia, calligram, sidebar, experimental poetry.