The Ezra Pound Encyclopedia (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780313304484)

Ezra Pound forever changed the course of poetry. The author of a vast body of literature, his enormous range of references and use of multiple languages make him one of the most obscure authors and--because of his Fascism, anti-Semitism, and questionable sanity--one of the most controversial. This encyclopedia is a concise yet comprehensive guide to his life and writings. Included are more than 250 alphabetically arranged entries on such topics as Arabic history, Chinese translation, dance, Hilda Doolittle, Egyptian literature, Robert Frost, and Pound's publications. The entries are written by roughly 100 expert contributors and cite works for further reading.

Ezra Pound forever changed the course of poetry. His vast body of poetry and critical works make him one of the 20th century's most prolific writers, and his influence has shaped later poets, great and small. His enormous range of references, deliberate obscurity, and use of multiple languages make him one of the most difficult authors and-- because of his Fascism, anti-Semitism, and questionable sanity--one of the most controversial figures in American literary history. This encyclopedia is a concise yet comprehensive guide to his life and writings.

Author: Demetres P. Tryphonopoulos
ISBN-10: 0313304483
ISBN-13: 9780313304484
Publisher: Greenwood
Language: English
Published: 05/01/2005
Pages: 368
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.06lbs
Size: 10.04h x 7.26w x 1.13d

Review Citation(s):
Library Journal 07/01/2005 pg. 124
Booklist 09/01/2005 pg. 167
Library Journal 07/15/2005
American Reference Bks Annual 01/01/2006 pg. 498