A Guide to the Cantos of Ezra Pound

By William Cookson

Book Overview

A new edition of the accessible guide to one of the great works of the twentieth century. Drawing upon his deep knowledge of Ezra Pound's life and work, William Cookson provides introductory background material to each canto and a detailed, page-by-page commentary identifying quotations, explaining allusions and cross references, and translating foreign phrases. Expanded to include previously unavailable cantos, this book is an invaluable reference tool for Pound scholars and any interested reader. Foreword, introduction, preface, appendices.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0892552468
• ISBN13: 9780892552467
• Release Date: December 2002
• Publisher: Persea Books
• Length: 287 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 5.5" x 8.5"