The Spirit Of Romance

The Spirit of Romance is a literary work by Ezra Pound that was published in 1910. The book is an attempt to define the charm and appeal of the pre-Renaissance literature of Latin Europe. Pound explores the themes, styles, and techniques of writers from various countries including Italy, Spain, and France. He examines the works of poets such as Dante, Petrarch, and Villon, and discusses how their writing was influenced by the culture and society of their time. The book is divided into chapters that focus on different aspects of the literature, such as the use of allegory, the depiction of love and romance, and the role of the poet in society. Pound's writing is erudite and insightful, and his analysis of the literature is both detailed and accessible. The Spirit of Romance is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the literature of the pre-Renaissance period, and it remains an important work in the field of literary criticism.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.