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The Modernist

The Modernist

Hoyt, Francis Deming

Paperback

Mystery & ThrillerHistorical FictionLiterary Fiction

ISBN10: 1432641158
ISBN13: 9781432641153
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jun 1 2007
Pages: 280
Weight: 0.91
Height: 0.63 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Modernist by Francis Deming Hoyt is a literary work that explores the life and work of the American author and poet, Ezra Pound. The book delves into Pound's literary contributions to the modernist movement, his controversial political views, and his personal life.In the first part of the book, Hoyt provides a detailed biography of Pound, tracing his life from his childhood in Idaho to his influential years in London and Paris. The author also examines Pound's literary output, including his famous Cantos, and his role in shaping modernist literature.The second part of the book focuses on Pound's political views and his controversial support for fascism during World War II. Hoyt analyzes the impact of Pound's political beliefs on his literary work and his legacy as a writer.Finally, the book explores Pound's personal life, including his relationships with other writers and his struggles with mental illness. Hoyt draws on a range of sources, including letters, diaries, and interviews, to provide a comprehensive portrait of this complex and controversial figure.Overall, The Modernist offers a fascinating insight into the life and work of Ezra Pound, one of the most important writers of the modernist era. It is a must-read for anyone interested in modernist literature, literary criticism, or the history of ideas.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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