02220cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000280011324500610014126400510020230000470025333600260030033700260032633800360035250000310038850800730041952013100049253400450180265300110184785600430185899900170190151992UtSlPG20260610134210.0mcr n260607r2016||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPS1 aPound, Ezra,d1885-197210aPoems 1918-21, Including Three Portraits and Four Cantos 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2016  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2016-05-03  aBryan Ness, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team  a"Poems 1918-21, Including Three Portraits and Four Cantos" by Ezra Pound is a collection of poetry produced during the early 20th century, specifically following the tumult of World War I. This book encapsulates various forms, including reflections on classical themes, modern experiences, and the juxtaposition of personal narrative against historical events. The work aims to capture the essence of beauty, art, and intellectual exploration, offering a rich tapestry of language and thought.  The collection is primarily divided into several sections, starting with "Three Portraits" which pay homage to historical figures and literary influences, blending the personal with the universal. Pound's innovative style is evident through his use of vivid imagery, musical language, and the incorporation of classical references, creating a sense of continuity between the past and present. The "Four Cantos" reflect a more abstract exploration of cultural and social themes, delving into the implications of modernity and the challenges of artistic integrity amidst a rapidly changing world. Overall, Pound's work is a profound commentary on the nature of art, love, and the human condition, making it an essential read for those interested in modernist poetry. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aPoetry40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/51992  c92826d92826