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17d Pound, for example, U.S. author close to chest (4) p?e? Think it's poet. Poe is an American author and t is the close to chest, but where does "pound" and "for example" come into it?

Ezra Pound was an American poet.

You're right this link might help:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ezra_Pound

Ezra Pound was a famous poet - so he fits the 'for example' bit.

Guys, thanks for this. Guess my less than encyclopedic knowledge of American poets worked against me on this one!