A New Pl?iade is a celebration of close literary friendships
among seven eminent American poets -- Fred Chappell, Kelly Cherry,
R. H. W. Dillard, Brendan Galvin, George Garrett, David R. Slavitt,
and Henry Taylor. The affection, fun, and mutual respect of this
happy association of poets have resulted in this anthology, in
which the selection from the work of each was made by the
contributor whose name precedes his or hers alphabetically
.Endowed with great variety as well as delightful and unexpected
connections of subjects and personae, A New Pl?iade is exceptional
not only because it unites in a single volume these seven
accomplished poets: the real allure of this enchanting, broadly
appealing collection is the diversity, the vast scope of their
masterful voices. The bucolic musings of Fred Chappell greet the
reader, followed by the searching, graceful lamentations of Kelly
Cherry, the unconventional observations of R.H.W. Dillard, and the
eccentric creations of Brendan Galvin. George Garrett's precise,
shining insights precede David R. Slavitt's erudite, witty
contemplations until, alas, Henry Taylor bids farewell by bringing
us full circle, back to a pastoral world reminiscent of Chappell's
rural samplings.
These poets have been delighting and entertaining one another --
and their loyal readers -- for decades. With A New Pl?iade, these
seven illustrious bards -- and good friends -- are able to settle
comfortably between the covers of one extraordinary book.
General
Imprint: |
Louisiana State University Press
|
Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
October 1998 |
First published: |
October 1998 |
Authors: |
Fred Chappell
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Dimensions: |
229 x 152 x 17mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback
|
Pages: |
234 |
Edition: |
New |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-8071-2330-0 |
Categories: |
Books
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LSN: |
0-8071-2330-7 |
Barcode: |
9780807123300 |
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