Mission, BC Canada: Barbarian Press, 2025. Softcover. One of 120 copies. This is the 4th of the Loose Canons pamphlets, a series conceived by the Press to draw readers' attention to poets whose work, once well known, has fallen into the shadows & become lost to sight. The poet, Merrill Moore (1903 - 1957) became one of youngest members of the 'Fugitive' group of poets - named after the journal they founded,that included John Crowe Ransom, Allen Tate, and Robert Penn Warren, all of whom became influential among the generation of American poets between the wars. Moore's inclination toward the sonnet led to his entire output consisted of sonnets save for a few early lyrics. It is sometimes said that he created the "American" sonnet. The pamphlet was hand-set in Van Dihcj type and printed on vintage Holcombe paper. Sewn in blue paper covers with the title in black on the cover. In fine condition. Measures 7.25 x 12 inches. 19 pages PRI/012126. Fine. More