Ezra Pound (poet)

Ezra Pound was a highly influential American poet and critic renowned for his role in shaping modernist literature in the early 20th century. His innovative use of language, myth, and symbolism helped redefine poetic expression. Pound championed concise, economical verse and was instrumental in promoting other modernist writers like T.S. Eliot and James Joyce. Despite his literary achievements, his legacy is complicated by his controversial political views during World War II, which led to accusations of fascism. Nonetheless, his pioneering work significantly impacted contemporary poetry and literary criticism.