Gadfly

Gadfly: December, 1959 is a book written by the renowned American poet and critic, Ezra Pound. The book is a collection of essays, letters, and poems that were written by Pound during his confinement at St. Elizabeths Hospital in Washington, D.C. Pound was incarcerated at the hospital for over a decade due to his controversial political views and alleged support for fascism during World War II.The book offers a unique insight into Pound's thoughts and ideas during this period of confinement. The essays and letters cover a wide range of topics, including politics, economics, literature, and philosophy. Pound's writing is characterized by his trademark wit, erudition, and provocative style.The book also includes a selection of Pound's poems, which are considered some of the most innovative and influential works of modernist poetry. Pound's poetry is known for its complex imagery, unconventional syntax, and use of literary allusions and references.Overall, Gadfly: December, 1959 is a fascinating and thought-provoking book that offers a glimpse into the mind of one of the most important and controversial figures in modern literature.Contains The First Appearance Of Ezra Pound's Ars Vivendi, And Contributions By Austen Warren, Jean Helion, Guy Davenport, Olivier Bernier And Others.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.