Ezra Pound: Poet: Volume I: The Young Genius 1885-1920
"Moody treats his subject and the facts with great respect and precision...his mastery of his subject is impressive, and Pound's life story does not fail to fascinate."--Mary Dixie Carter,Philadelphia Inquirer"Moody knows more about Pound's poetry than porbably anyone else alive, and supplies careful, detailed readings of all the early books."--Charles McGrath,The New York Times"Moody does a fine job of setting forth the many complexities embodied by the great contrarians life and work. Moody purposes to create a comprehensive critical biography and succeeds admirably."--Jessie James,Los Angeles Times"David Moody makes a strong case for Pound's 'generous energy' and the 'disruptive, regenerative force of his genius.'"--The Economist