Ploughshares Summer 1973 Guest-Edited by Thomas Lux

The Summer 1973 issue of Ploughshares, guest-edited by James Randall. Ploughshares, a journal of new writing, is guest-edited serially by prominent writers who explore different personal visions, aesthetics, and literary circles.

The final issue of Ploughshares' first year in print was guest edited by celebrated poet Thomas Lux (Child Made of Sand, God Particles). Showcasing work from previous and future Ploughshares guest editors, including Andre Dubus, Bill Knott, Fanny Howe, James Randall, and founder DeWitt Henry, this classic issue showcases the early literary voices of editors who would guide Ploughshares' artistic direction in future years.

FICTION
"Corporal of Artillery," by Andre Dubus
"Marvin Gardens' Revenge," by Alan Lebowitz
"Harpoons," by David Gioia
"Teeth," by Wilson Brown

POETRY
Richard Hugo
J. D. Reed
Bill Knott
Jack Myers
Peter Sears
Charlene Seeger
Fanny Howe
Robert Kaven
Kathleen Spivack
G. S. Sharat Chandra
William Doreski
Joe David Bellamy
Ellen Bass
Michael Ryan
David Ray
Ellen Wilbur
John Yau
Kim Frielich
Tomas O'Leary
Arthur Freeman & David Gullette
Marcia Southwick

ART
Iso Papo
John Friedericy