A new pléiade
Subtitle: selected poems
By: [by] seven American poets: Fred Chappell ... [et al.].
Contributors: Chappell, Fred, 1936-
Publisher: Louisiana State University Press
Published: 1998
Place of publication: Baton Rouge
Language: eng
Number of pages: 233
Subjects: American poetry -- 20th century.
Description: A New Pleiade 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.

The bucolic musings of Fred Chappell greet the reader, followed by the searching, graceful reflections 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, and Henry Taylor brings us full circle, back to a pastoral world reminiscent of Chappell's rural samplings.
Notes: Poems of Fred Chappell, Kelly Cherry, R.H.W. Dillard, Brendan Galvin, George Garrett, David R. Slavitt, and Henry Taylor.