A preface to Ezra Pound
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A preface to Ezra Pound
（Preface books）
Longman, 1997
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Kobe Shoin Women's University Library / Kobe Shoin Women's College Library
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Includes bibliographical references and index
Description and Table of Contents
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: pbk ISBN 9780582258679
Description
Provides an introduction to the life and works of Ezra Pound, a major modernist poet, theorist and literary critic. Throughout his life Pound was regarded by many to be a contentious and controversial figure, and since his death in 1972, theoretical, literary, political and biographical comentators have done much to perpetuate this view. Peter Wilson's survey, however, presents a balanced view of his life and work allowing the reader to judge for themselves.
The major sections of the book offer introductions to the complex life and work of Pound, outlining the various cultural, political and literary issues which are important to a full understanding of his place in twentieth century English literature. Critical commentaries are then given on all of Pound's major poetry, adopting some analytical techniques from stylistics. Brief biographies of important figures in Pound's career, and in the development of literary modernism are provided. A gazeteer, glossary, and suggestions for further reading complete the book.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Part One-The Writer and his setting.
Chronological table
1. Biographical background
2. Literary, Cultural and Politcal background
Part Two-Critical Survey.
Personae
Imagism in Practice
Cathay
The Language of the Cantos
Aspects of the Cantos
Conclusion
Part Three-Reference Section.
Brief Biographies
Gazetteer
Bibliography
Further Reading
(abbreviated list)
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ISBN 9780582258686
Description
This critical study of Pound's work is intended for those needing guidance through the difficulties of his work and is designed to enable the reader to reach a greater understanding and enjoyment of it.
Table of Contents
- Part 1 The writer and his setting: biographical background - "A man on whom the sun has gone down", "Born in a half savage country", "This damn'd profession of writing", "Drinking the tone of things", "Full impetus of vehement will", "Absract years", "A blown husk that is finished"
- literary, cultural and political background - wearing masks, making it new - the "isms" of Modernism, the Chinese connection - language, poetry, philosophy, economic politics, sexual politics. Part 2 Critical survey: personae, imagism in practics, Cathay - homage to Sextus Propertius, Hugh Selwyn Mauberley, the Cantos, the language of the Cantos, aspects of the Cantos. Part 3 Reference section: brief biographies, gazetteer, bibliography, further reading.
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