Late Cantos of Ezra Pound: Composition, Revision, Publication

The Late Cantos of Ezra Pound is a critical exploration of the textual history of Pounds late verse, Section: Rock-Drill (1955) and Thrones (1959), using unpublished letters, draft manuscripts, and other prepublication material to shed new light on their significance to Pounds wider project, methods, and techniques, and the structures of authority that govern the meaning of his poetry.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 296 pages
Publication date: 18 April 2019
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

The Late Cantos of Ezra Pound is a groundbreaking exploration of the textual history of Ezra Pound's late verse, particularly his Section: Rock-Drill (1955) and Thrones (1959). Drawing extensively on archival research, this book delves into unpublished letters, draft manuscripts, and other prepublication material to shed new light on the composition, revision, and dissemination of these challenging texts. By examining these materials, The Late Cantos of Ezra Pound offers a comprehensive analysis of Pound's methods and techniques, as well as the structures of authority—literary and political—that govern the meaning of his poetry.

Illustrated with reproductions of archival documents, this innovative study is a valuable contribution to the study of one of the most important poets of the 20th century. It provides a deeper understanding of Pound's artistic vision and his enduring influence on the literary world.

The Late Cantos of Ezra Pound is a must-read for anyone interested in Ezra Pound, modern poetry, and the complexities of textual interpretation.

Weight: 458g
Dimension: 158 x 234 x 14 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781350107236