Instigations by Ezra Pound

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Author Pound, Ezra, 1885-1972
Contributor Fenollosa, Ernest, 1853-1908
LoC No. 20008532
Title Instigations
Together with An Essay on the Chinese Written Character
Note Reading ease score: 67.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Contents A study in French poets -- Henry James -- Remy de Gourmont -- In the vortex -- Our tetrarchal précieuse -- Genesis -- Arnaut Daniel -- Translators of Greek -- An essay on the Chinese written Character, by E. Fenollosa.
Credits Produced by Annemie Arnst & Marc D'Hooghe (Images generously made available by the Internet Archive.)
Summary "Instigations" by Ezra Pound is a collection of essays and critiques focusing primarily on French poetry, written in the early 20th century. The work delves into the contributions of various French poets, analyzing their styles, techniques, and cultural significance. It serves as a platform for Pound's reflections on the importance of linguistic and cultural fluency in engaging with foreign literatures, emphasizing the value of discerning quality poetry from mediocrity. At the start of the collection, Pound reflects on the limitations of monolingualism in American intellectual life and expresses his frustration with the lack of serious engagement with French literature. He outlines his intention to introduce readers to significant French poets, such as Jules Laforgue and Tristan Corbière, offering qualitative analyses of their works. Through his observations, he critiques various poetic styles and the impact of cultural context on poetry, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of the artistry found within the French literary tradition. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PN: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections
Subject English literature -- 20th century -- History and criticism
Subject French poetry -- 19th century -- History and criticism
Subject Greek language -- Translating
Subject Chinese language -- Writing
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EBook-No. 40852
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Most Recently Updated Apr 3, 2024
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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