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April 16, 2026Ploughshares0 citations

In Defense of Visible Grief

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JLJenna Le

Key Points

  • To explore and present diverse expressions of grief through poetry and prose in contemporary literature.
  • Publication of various literary works
  • Curated selection of authors
  • Editorial guidance by Annie Finch
  • Featured works by notable authors including Traci Brimhall and Patricia Smith
  • Diverse literary styles and perspectives on grief
  • Encouragement of emotional expression through literature

Abstract

Abstract: 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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Jenna Le (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69e07dad2f7e8953b7cbeaa8https://doi.org/10.1353/plo.2026.a987967
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