Timing the Thunder: A Short Introduction to Ezra Pound - Hardcover

Murray, Alexander J

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 095597822X ISBN 13: 9780955978227

Publisher: Embe & Rowe, 2009

Synopsis

Ezra Pound is regarded by many as one of the most important poets of the 20th Century.

He believed the secret of true genius to be a special sensitivity to the living universe. The duty of such genius being to lead society, Pound sought both to identify the true cause of our present ills and to reforge a link to a vital ancient world. Blinded by his hatreds and racism, he fell into fascism and treason.

With a vivid and impressionistic approach 'Timing the Thunder' sketches a life of creativity and melodrama then outlines several aspects of Pound's 'Cantos' which illuminate his beliefs and actions.

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About the Author

A.J. Murray worked for many years in the Civil Service. He is married with two children and three grandchildren. His previous work is 'Ashes and Diamonds' which is about the theologian Karl Barth.

Edition details

• Publisher: Embe & Rowe
• Publication date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 095597822X
• ISBN 13: 9780955978227
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 116