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Instigations

Instigations

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Literary CriticismLinguisticsGeneral Poetry

ISBN10: 1023185830
ISBN13: 9781023185837
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Published: Mar 28 2025
Pages: 304
Weight: 0.94
Height: 0.64 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English

Explore the foundations of modernist poetics with Instigations, Together with An Essay on the Chinese Written Character, a seminal work by Ezra Pound and Ernest Fenollosa. This volume brings together Pound's groundbreaking Instigations, showcasing his early literary experiments, with Fenollosa's influential essay on the Chinese writing system.

Fenollosa's work, deeply engaged with the ideogram, provided Pound with a revolutionary approach to language and imagery. This unique collection delves into the power of the Chinese written character as a model for poetic expression, influencing literary theory and shaping the landscape of 20th-century poetry. Discover the roots of Pound's innovative poetics and engage with the ideas that redefined modern literature. A vital resource for anyone interested in American poetry, Chinese language, and the intersection of literature and linguistics.

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