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- “Man reading should be man intensely alive. The book should be a ball of light in one's hand.” ― Ezra Pound.
- “Literature is news that stays news.” ― Ezra Pound, ABC of Reading.
- “There is no reason why the same man should like the same books at eighteen and at forty-eight” ― Ezra Pound.
- “The apparition of these faces in the crowd; Petals on a wet black bough.” ― Ezra Pound.
Browse and share the best quotes by Ezra Pound, an American poet and critic who influenced modernism and imagism. Find his views on literature, art, war, life, and more.
Dec 2, 2023 · Ezra Pound (October 30, 1885 – November 1, 1972) was an American expatriate poet, musician and critic who was a major figure of the Modernist movement in early to mid-20th century poetry. He was the driving force behind several Modernist movements including Imagism and Vorticism .
Explore the life and works of Ezra Pound, one of the most influential poets and critics of the 20th century. Discover his quotes on literature, art, education, politics and more from his collection of poems, such as 'The Cantos' and 'Ripostes'.
Oct 12, 2022 · Learn about Ezra Pound, one of the most influential and difficult poets of the 20th century, who founded Imagism and wrote The Cantos. Find his quotes, poems, and essays on the Poetry Foundation website.
For this there’s no mood-lofty man over earth’s midst, Not though he be given his good, but will have in his youth greed; Nor his deed to the daring, nor his king to the faithful. But shall have his sorrow for sea-fare. Whatever his lord will. He hath not heart for harping, nor in ring-having.
