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Ezra Pound's Poem 'In a Station of the Metro' - First Use of Juxtaposition, Lecture notes of Literature

Information about ezra pound's poem 'in a station of the metro', published in 1913. The poem, which consists of two lines, marks pound's first use of juxtaposition as a structural device in his poetry. Pound, an influential american poet, editor, and critic, later faced controversy for his broadcasts for the italian fascist regime, resulting in a treason trial and a lengthy hospitalization.

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IN A STATION OF THE METRO From Lustra
Ezra Pound
Pound, Ezra (1885-1972) - Controversial American poet, editor, and
critic who had a major influence on 20th century literature. After
making hundreds of broadcasts for the Italian Facist regime, he
was tried for treason, judged insane, and held in a mental hospital
for over ten years. In a Station of the Metro (1913) This two-line
poem was originally published in 1913 and later collected in
Lustra.” It marks Pound’s first use of juxtaposition as a
structural device in his poetry.
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IN A STATION OF THE METRO From Lustra

Ezra Pound

Pound, Ezra (1885-1972) - Controversial American poet, editor, and critic who had a major influence on 20th^ century literature. After making hundreds of broadcasts for the Italian Facist regime, he was tried for treason, judged insane, and held in a mental hospital for over ten years. In a Station of the Metro (1913) This two-line poem was originally published in 1913 and later collected in “Lustra.” It marks Pound’s first use of juxtaposition as a structural device in his poetry.

IN A STATION OF THE METRO

THE apparition of these faces in the crowd; Petals on a wet, black bough.

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