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Ploughshares Winter 1985

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Editor's Note:
An issue of Ploughshares from Winter 1985, guest-edited by Stratis Haviaras. Ploughshares, a journal of new writing, is guest-edited serially by prominent writers who explore different personal visions, aesthetics, and literary circles.This classic issue, guest-edited by poet Stratis Haviaras, features international writing by a number of world masters, including Italo Calvino, Primo Levi, Graham Greene, and Seamus Heaney, with art by Paul Hannigan. It also contains translations of work by Anna Akhmatova, Naguib Mahfouz, Andre Breton, C. P. Cavafy, and many other brilliant writers, past and present, from around the globe. Full Table of ContentsINTRODUCTIONStratis HaviarasPROSE AND POETRYAlan Dugan, “Mock Translation from the Greek”Odysseus Elytis, Three PoemsC.P. Cavafy, “Notes on Poetics and Ethics”Yannis Ritsos, Eight Paper PoemsGeorge Seferis, Two Prose ExcerptsSeamus Heaney, “The Ballad of the Bullets”Italo Calvino, “A Letter from the Sahara”Eugenio Montale, “Cuttlefish Bones”Primo Levi, Three PoemsCesare Pavese, Two PoemsMargherita Guidacci, “Anniversary with Agaves”Rocco Scotellaro, Two PoemsMichael Milburn, “The Habit of Affection”Raymond Carver, Six PoemsMiroslav Holub, Two PoemsJaroslav Seifert, Three PoemsJean Baptiste Racine, Two Scenes from PhaedraEugene Guillevic, Eight FabliettesYves Bonnefoy, Six PoemsJacques Rigaut, Three Prose PiecesAndre Breton, “On the Road to San Romano”Sven Birkerts, “An Open Invitation to Extra-terrestrials”James Merrill, “Six Bits”Ryszard Krynicki, Ten PoemsStanislaw Baranczak, Two PoemsGunther Grass, “Clearance Sale”Georg Trakl, Two PoemsKarl Krolow, Four PoemsFriedrich Hebbel, Aphorisms and ObservationsRobert Nozick, “Theological Explanations”Abraham Sutskever, Poems from a 1984 DiaryRami Ditzani, Two PoemsMiriam Oren, “Meeting”Naum Korzhavin, “Childhood Has Ended”Evgeny Vinokurov, “Adam”Vyacheslav Ivanov, “To the Translator”Anna Akhmatova, Five PoemsVasko Popa, “Give Me Back My Rags”Naguib Mahfouz, “Tales from Alleyways”Wei Chuang, Fourteen Poems and SongsGraham Greene, “A Weed Among the Flowers”Istvan Vas, Two PoemsDeszo Tandori, “The Christmas of Long Walks”Otto Orban, “The Technique”Blaga Dimitrova, “Introduction to the Beyond”Nicolai Kantchev, Five PoemsVolodia Teitelboim, “from Internal War”Sophie De Mello Breyner Andresen, Nine PoemsSilvio Fiorani, “Suddenly One Summer”Tomas Transtromer, “The Forgotten Commander”Henrik Nordbrandt, Two PoemsStein Mehren, Two PoemsKirsti Simonsuuri, Two PoemsHafiz, Four GhazalsAlan Dugan, “On the Summer Goddess Who Should Be Nameless”

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After spending years working in the corporate world, Stratis Haviaras finally decided to pursue a lifelong passion for writing. They currently reside in a quiet suburb where they spend most of their time outlining new stories, reading extensively, and occasionally attempting to bake.

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Ryan Scott
Ryan Scott February 04, 2024
"Masterpiece from start to finish. The prose is exquisite. It’s accessible yet undeniably sophisticated. A true literary gem."
Steven Lee
Steven Lee July 29, 2024
"I was completely blown away. The prose is exquisite. It’s accessible yet undeniably sophisticated. An absolute must-read for connoisseurs of the genre."
Donald Clark
Donald Clark December 01, 2025
"Honestly one of the most premium reading experiences lately. The author orchestrated a breathtaking finale. Truly a work of art. I will undoubtedly revisit this masterpiece."
Margaret Gonzalez
Margaret Gonzalez April 11, 2025
"Honestly one of the most premium reading experiences lately. I adored how the story unfolded. It kept me captivated without sacrificing elegance. A true literary gem."
Kimberly Jackson
Kimberly Jackson August 18, 2025
"Honestly one of the most premium reading experiences lately. I became deeply invested in the protagonist's journey. A masterclass in storytelling. Worth every moment spent reading."
Jessica Allen
Jessica Allen September 07, 2025
"A very strong entry. Beautiful writing, though I craved slightly more depth in the lore. Still, undeniably engaging. A solid 4 stars from me."
Matthew  Parker
Matthew Parker June 25, 2025
"A profoundly satisfying read. I became deeply invested in the protagonist's journey. A masterclass in storytelling. I will undoubtedly revisit this masterpiece."
Carol Flores
Carol Flores August 29, 2025
"Such a rich narrative. It strikes a perfect harmony of dialogue and world-building. Every chapter felt necessary. I am now a lifelong fan of this author."
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