The Orchard [Paperback]

Richly allusive, the poems in Brigit Pegeen Kelly’sThe Orchardevoke elements of myth in distinctive aural and rhythmic patterns. Her poetic strength lies in her ability to cast poems as modern myths and allegories. Propelled by patterned repetitions and lush cadences, the poems move the reader through a landscape where waking and dream consciousness fuse.

Brigit Pegeen Kelly teaches creative writing at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Her poetry collections are Song (BOA Editions), the 1994 Lamont Poetry Selection of The Academy of American Poets and a finalist for the 1995Los Angeles Times Book Award, andTo the Place of Trumpets, selected by James Merrill for the 1987 Yale Series of Younger Poets Prize.An ambitious new collection by the Yale Younger Poets Prize and Lamont Poetry Award winner.Brigit Pegeen Kelly is a strong and consistent seller. Her previous collection of poetry, Song (BOA 1995), has sold approximately 8000 copies and is in its 4th printing. Her previous book received wide critical acclaim and is widely used in course adoptions. Brigit Pegeen Kelly teaches in the creative writing program at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. She also teaches at numerous writers’ conferences in the United States and Ireland. Her poetry collections are Song (BOA Editions), the 1994 Lamont Poetry Selection of the Academy of American Poets and a Finalist for the 1995 Los Angeles Times Book Award, and To the Place of Trumpets, selected by James Merrill for the 1987 Yale Series of Younger Poets Prize.No competing titles. Galleys will be sent to reviewers in January. Postcards will be distributed to bookstores, universities, and literary centers. Brochures detailing author and title information will be sent to reviewers and targeted individuals. Brigit willbe doing readings in the Chicago area and other cities across the US to be determined. Author Tour: California, New York, NY; Chicago, IL.Brigit Pegeen l33