"Poems 1918-21, Including Three Portraits and Four Cantos" by Ezra Pound is a poetic journey through the aftermath of World War I, where classical echoes meet modern life in a blend of personal stories and historical moments. The poems search for the heart of beauty, art, and deep thinking through a vibrant mix of language and ideas. Divided into sections, it starts with "Three Portraits," honoring influential figures by mixing personal insights with universal truths. Pound's unique style shines through lively images, a musical flow, and hints of classical times, linking the old with the new. The "Four Cantos" take a more imaginative trip through cultural and social topics, looking at what it means to be modern and the struggles of staying true to artistic beliefs in a fast-changing world. This collection is a deep look at art, love, and what it means to be human, perfect for anyone drawn to modernist poetry.
Poems 1918-21, Including Three Portraits and Four Cantos
By Ezra Pound
Experience a world where the echoes of the past resonate within the chaos of modernity, as one man weaves together portraits and stories into a tapestry of poetic exploration.
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About the AuthorEzra Weston Loomis Pound was an American poet and critic, a major figure in the early modernist poetry movement, and a collaborator in Fascist Italy and the Salò Republic during World War II. His works include Ripostes (1912), Hugh Selwyn Mauberley (1920), and his 800-page epic poem The Cantos.
Ezra Weston Loomis Pound was an American poet and critic, a major figure in the early modernist poetry movement, and a collaborator in Fascist Italy and the Salò Republic during World War II. His works include Ripostes (1912), Hugh Selwyn Mauberley (1920), and his 800-page epic poem The Cantos.
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