A Guide to the Cantos of Ezra Pound. by Cookson, William - 1985.

New York: Persea Books, 1985. Stated first printing. Pictorial wraps, moderate shelf wear. Cover photo of Ezra Pound at Shakespeare & Co. by Sylvia Beach. Pages fine; no writing. Bind fine. In this essential guide to one of the most difficult yet rewarding poems of the twentieth century, William Cookson (who began corresponding with Pound as a schoolboy in 1957) draws on a deep and intimate knowledge of Pound's life and work. This edition incorporates much new information and has been substantially revised and expanded. William Cookson gives lucid critical overviews to the various sections of the poem, clarifying its purpose and structure and explaining the views on literature, history and economics that inform Pound's poetry. His detailed commentary on each canto addresses the major stumbling-blocks for readers by translating foreign phrases, identifying quotations and explaining allusions. A new edition of the accessible guide to one of the great works of the twentieth… Read More

Persea Books, 1985. Paperback. Acceptable. Former library book; Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.

New York: Persea Books, 1985. Stated first printing, 1985. Softcover, 177 pages. Good used condition with some rubbing to the extremities, sound text block, clean pages, no names or other markings.. First Edition. Soft Cover. Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Persea Books, 1985-11-01. Paperback. Used:Good.