Approaches to Teaching Pound's Poetry and Prose

"Offers pedagogical techniques for teaching works by Ezra Pound, including his prosody, his references to classical and Asian traditions, and his role in modernism, as well as his fascism, anti-Semitism, and other problematic beliefs. Gives syllabus suggestions for undergraduate and graduate literature courses, including many online resources"--

About the author

Founded in 1883, the Modern Language Association of America provides opportunities for its members to share their scholarly findings and teaching experiences with colleagues and to discuss trends in the academy. MLA members host an annual convention and other meetings, work with related organizations, and sustain one of the finest publishing programs in the humanities. For more than a century, members have worked to strengthen the study and teaching of language and literature.

Summary

Ezra Pound played a principal role in shaping the modernist movement. Yet readers grapple with his poetry's complex structures and layered allusions and his known fascism, anti-Semitism, and misogyny. This volume offers strategies for guiding students toward the rewards of Pound's works while embracing the challenges they pose.

Product details

• Assisted by: Ira B Nadel (Editor), Ira B. Nadel (Editor), Demetres P Tryphonopoulos (Editor), Demetres P. Tryphonopoulos (Editor)
• Publisher: Modern Language Association of America
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 26.03.2021
• EAN: 9781603294492
• ISBN: 978-1-60329-449-2
• No. of pages: 241
• Dimensions: 228 mm x 153 mm x 21 mm
• Weight: 368 g
• Series: Approaches to Teaching World L; Approaches to Teaching World Literature
• Subject: Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > General and comparative literary studies