by Ezra Pound
First published 1908
This collection brings together Pound's formative poetry and prose in a single volume. The poetry section features his early works including "The Seafarer," "Homage to Sextus Propertius," and "Hugh Selwyn Mauberley," along with the opening eight sections of his "Cantos." The prose portion gathers his critical articles and essays, covering his theories on Imagism and Vorticism, his analysis of Joyce's work, and his influential piece on Chinese written characters as poetic medium. Ira Nadel provides editorial guidance with an introductory essay and explanatory notes. The book marks Pound's debut in the Penguin Classics series, offering readers access to both his creative output and his theoretical contributions to modern poetry in one comprehensive volume.
Genres: classics, art, essays, literary-criticism, 20th-century, biography-memoir, criticism, academic
Vibes: intimate, lyrical, thought-provoking
Tropes: academic
Period: 20th-Century
448 pages · Paperback · Penguin