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To present a curated selection of contemporary American literature in various forms.

April 16, 2026Ploughshares

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To present a curated selection of contemporary American literature in various forms.
Compilation of works by selected authors
Editing by Annie Finch
Publication by Ploughshares
Features poetry and prose from multiple contemporary authors
Includes works from established and emerging voices
Contributes to the ongoing dialogue in American literature

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Literary journal issues feature diverse writing, showcasing contemporary voices in literature, suggesting cultural trends.

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The Spring 2026 Issue. Ploughshares is an award-winning journal of new writing. Since 1971, Ploughshares has discovered and cultivated the freshest voices in contemporary American literature, and now provides readers with thoughtful and entertaining literature in a variety of formats. The Spring 2026 issue, edited by Annie Finch, features poetry and prose by Traci Brimhall, Molly Dektar, Jane Hirshfield, Shane McCrae, Jessica Roeder, Sapphire, Patricia Smith, Alpay Ulku, Karen Winn, and more.

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Jane Hirshfield (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69e07c972f7e8953b7cbdcb0 https://doi.org/10.1353/plo.2026.a987942

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