Music begins to atrophy when it departs too far fr · Ezra Pound

Pull down thy VANITY

Music begins to atrophy when it departs too far from the dance; that poetry begins to atrophy when it gets too far from music.

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Ezra Pound

1885-10-30 — 1972-11-01 · Hailey

Ezra Pound was a highly influential American poet and critic, and a major figure in the modernist movement. He was a key proponent of Imagism and Vorticism, championing a return to classical forms and precise imagery in poetry. Pound's extensive work, most notably "The Cantos," is characterized by its complex allusions, multilingualism, and engagement with history, economics, and art. His influence extended to many other writers, including T.S. Eliot, Ernest Hemingway, and James Joyce, whom he actively supported and promoted.

Awards (1)

1948

Bollingen Prize for Poetry

Biennial award for poetry granted by Yale University, recognizing the work of an American poet.