Ezra Pound And His World
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Author: Peter Ackroyd
Binding: Hardback
Published: Thames and Hudson., 1980
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
This biographical work chronicles the tumultuous life and profound literary impact of one of the twentieth century's most controversial poets. It presents a comprehensive portrait of Ezra Pound, detailing his revolutionary contributions to modernism and his complex, often problematic, political affiliations. Ackroyd masterfully uncovers the intellectual currents and artistic movements that shaped Pound's world, offering a nuanced understanding of his genius and his flaws. The narrative illustrates how Pound's radical ideas and personal choices irrevocably altered the landscape of English literature. This compelling account provides essential insights into the mind of a literary titan and the era he inhabited.
Author: Peter Ackroyd
Binding: Hardback
Published: Thames and Hudson., 1980
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
This biographical work chronicles the tumultuous life and profound literary impact of one of the twentieth century's most controversial poets. It presents a comprehensive portrait of Ezra Pound, detailing his revolutionary contributions to modernism and his complex, often problematic, political affiliations. Ackroyd masterfully uncovers the intellectual currents and artistic movements that shaped Pound's world, offering a nuanced understanding of his genius and his flaws. The narrative illustrates how Pound's radical ideas and personal choices irrevocably altered the landscape of English literature. This compelling account provides essential insights into the mind of a literary titan and the era he inhabited.