ABC of Reading

Ezra Pound

Published by George Routledge & Sons, London, 1934

About this Item

A brilliant first edition copy of Ezra Pound's 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 red cloth. No dust wrapper. Externally, excellent, with light bumping to board extremities and a little rubbing to joints. Bookseller label to front paste down. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright, with light scattered spotting, mainly to the first and last pages and the fore edge. Very Good Indeed.

Seller Inventory # 950Q22

Bibliographic Details

• Title: ABC of Reading
• Publisher: George Routledge & Sons, London
• Publication Date: 1934
• Binding: Cloth
• Illustrator: None
• Edition: First edition.
• Condition: Very Good Indeed
• Book Type: book