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ABC of Reading

by Ezra Pound, Michael Dirda
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ABC of Reading
ABC of Reading

Sharp literary manifesto for serious, curious readers

If you like books that teach you how to read more alertly, this feels brisk, opinionated, and genuinely energising. Pound writes with force and conviction, pulling examples from great literature to sharpen your taste rather than simply lecture you. It especially suits readers who enjoy criticism with personality and anyone wanting a clearer feel for poetry, rhythm, and what makes writing endure.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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by Ezra Pound, Michael Dirda
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ISBN: 9780811218931
Authors: Ezra Pound, Michael Dirda
Publisher: New Directions
Date of Publication: 2010-10-28
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Philosophy, Creative Nonfiction
Related Topics: Essays, Classics, History, Theory
Goodreads rating: 3.9
(rated by 1958 readers)

Description

Ezra Pound’s classic book about the meaning of literature, with a new introduction by Michael Dirda. This important work, first published in 1934, is a concise statement of Pound’s aesthetic theory. It is a primer for the reader who wants to maintain an active, critical mind and become increasingly sensitive to the beauty and inspiration of the world’s best literature. With characteristic vigor and iconoclasm, Pound illustrates his precepts with exhibits meticulously chosen from the classics, and the concluding “Treatise on Meter” provides an illuminating essay for anyone aspiring to read and write poetry. ABC of Reading displays Pound’s great ability to open new avenues in literature for our time.
 

Sharp literary manifesto for serious, curious readers

If you like books that teach you how to read more alertly, this feels brisk, opinionated, and genuinely energising. Pound writes with force and conviction, pulling examples from great literature to sharpen your taste rather than simply lecture you. It especially suits readers who enjoy criticism with personality and anyone wanting a clearer feel for poetry, rhythm, and what makes writing endure.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.