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The Pisan Cantos,Used
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At last, a definitive, paperback edition of Ezra Pound's finest work. Ezra Pound's The Pisan Cantos was written in 1945, while the poet was being held in an American military detention center near Pisa, Italy, as a result of his proFascist wartime broadcasts to America on Radio Rome. Imprisoned for some weeks in a wire cage open to the elements, Pound suffered a nervous collapse from the physical and emotional strain. Out of the agony of his own inferno came the eleven cantos that became the sixth book of his modernist epic, The Cantos, themselves conceived as a Divine Comedy for our time. The Pisan Cantos were published in 1948 by New Directions and in the following year were awarded the Bollingen Prize for poetry by the Library of Congress. The honor came amid violent controversy, for the dark cloud of treason still hung over Pound, incarcerated in St. Elizabeths Hospital for the Criminally Insane. Yet there is no doubt that The Pisan Cantos displays some of his finest and most affecting writing, marking an elegaic turn to the personal while synthesizing the philosophical and economic political themes of his previous cantos. They are now being published for the first time as a separate paperback, in a fully annotated edition prepared by Richard Sieburth, who also contributes a thoroughgoing introduction, making Pound's masterwork fully accessible to students and general readers.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of The Pisan Cantos? A: The Pisan Cantos explores themes of personal suffering, philosophical reflection, and political critique, reflecting Ezra Pound's experiences during his imprisonment in 1945.
- Q: Who is the author of The Pisan Cantos? A: The author is Ezra Pound, an influential modernist poet known for his innovative style and controversial political views.
- Q: What is the significance of The Pisan Cantos in modern literature? A: The Pisan Cantos is significant for its powerful emotional depth and its role in synthesizing Pound's earlier themes with personal narrative, marking a pivotal moment in modernist poetry.
- Q: Is The Pisan Cantos suitable for students? A: Yes, The Pisan Cantos is suitable for students, especially with the annotated edition that provides context and insights, making it accessible for academic study.
- Q: What is the publication date of The Pisan Cantos? A: The Pisan Cantos was published in October 2003 as a new edition, with the original cantos written in 1945.
- Q: How many pages are in The Pisan Cantos? A: The Pisan Cantos consists of 192 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does The Pisan Cantos have? A: The Pisan Cantos is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What edition of The Pisan Cantos is available? A: The current edition of The Pisan Cantos is a new paperback edition, fully annotated and prepared by Richard Sieburth.
- Q: What kind of introduction does The Pisan Cantos include? A: The Pisan Cantos includes a thorough introduction by Richard Sieburth, providing readers with essential background and context for understanding Pound's work.
- Q: Can I find The Pisan Cantos in bookstores or online? A: Yes, The Pisan Cantos is available for purchase in bookstores and various online retailers.