Provence and Pound

Provence and Pound offers a compelling exploration of the relationship between Ezra Pound and the tradition of Provençal poetry. Bridging centuries and cultures, the book examines how Pound—one of the most influential modernist poets—engaged with the medieval troubadours of 12th-century Provence, whose refined lyricism and courtly ideals shaped his understanding of poetic form, rhythm, and artistry. The troubadours, renowned for their mastery of the canso and other verse forms, created a li...