Personae by Ezra Pound
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"Personae" by Ezra Pound is a collection of poems written in the early 20th century. This innovative work showcases Pound's mastery of various poetic forms and his engagement with classical themes and European literary traditions. The collection explores deeply personal themes, including love, identity, and the nature of poetic creation. The poems within "Personae" often feature a range of personae or characters, each giving voice to different emotions and ideas. For instance,
poems like "La Fraisne" and "Cino" reflect on themes of love and nature from unique perspectives, while "Villonaud for this Yule" and "A Villonaud: Ballad of the Gibbet" delve into historical and existential reflections. Throughout the collection, Pound's use of vivid imagery and evocative language invites readers to engage with the complexities of human experience and the intricacies of artistic expression. The interplay between various voices and styles paints a rich tapestry of early 20th-century thought, resonating with the struggles of the modern age. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Pound, Ezra, 1885-1972 |
|---|---|
| Title | Personae |
| Credits | Produced by Marc D'Hooghe (Images generously made available by the Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 82.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | American poetry -- 20th century |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 41162 |
| Release Date | Oct 24, 2012 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 637 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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