Ezra Pound — ABC of Reading

London, George Routledge & Sons, 1934 . First edition. Cloth. The first edition of Ezra Pound's compelling guide to understanding literature, largely focusing on the art of poetry writing. First edition. A bright copy, in the publisher's red cloth. Written by American poet and critic, Ezra Pound, known for his important contributions to the early modernist poetry movement. In this work, Pound presents a guide to appreciating and understanding literature, with particular reference to poetry. Despite its title, it is often viewed as a guide to poetry writing, outlining numerous techniques and styles. Bound in the publisher's cloth. Without dust wrapper. Externally, excellent, with minor bumping and the odd light mark. Small mark to front paste down and bookseller label to rear paste down. Light spots to fore edge. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright, with light scattered spotting, mainly to the first and last few pages. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: None. Very Good Indeed .