Details the life and career of one of America's most prolific, influential, and controversial poets Ezra Pound has forever changed the course of poetry. His vast body of poetry and critical works make him one of the 20th century's most prolific writers, and his influence has shaped later poets, great and small. His enormous range of references, deliberate obscurity, and use of multiple languages make him one of the most difficult authors and - because of his Fascism, anti-Semitism, and questionable sanity - one of the most controversial figures in American literary history. This encyclopedia is a concise yet comprehensive guide to his life and writings. Included are more than 250 alphabetically arranged entries on Pound's acquaintances, publications, and interests. The entries are written by roughly 100 expert contributors and cite works for further reading. In addition, the encyclopedia closes with a selected, general bibliography. More than 250 alphabetically arranged entries provide comprehensive coverage of Pound's life and career Entries discuss Pound's acquaintances and place him in the cultural and intellectual history of his era Entries consider current scholarship and cite works for further reading Draws upon the work of roughly 100 expert contributors