Project Gutenberg 2007-11-18 Public domain in the USA. 190 Pound, Ezra 1885 1972 Pound, Ezra Loomis Atheling, William 45022705 Hugh Selwyn Mauberley Produced by Lewis Jones "Hugh Selwyn Mauberley" by Ezra Pound is a collection of poems published in the early 20th century. It reflects the disillusionment and artistic struggles of a modern poet who feels out of touch with the contemporary world. The work explores themes such as the nature of art, culture, and the impact of war on society, providing a critical lens on the values of Pound's time. The poems within "Hugh Selwyn Mauberley" are framed around the character of the poet Hugh Selwyn Mauberley, who embodies a voice of artistic integrity amidst the chaotic modern landscape. Through a series of sections, the work contrasts traditional artistic ideals with the emerging values of the 20th century. It delves into the conflicts between personal desire and societal expectations, showcasing Mauberley's reflections on beauty, creativity, and the ephemeral nature of existence. Pound's sharp wit and incisive commentary serve to critique both the cultural zeitgeist and his own place within it, ultimately expressing a sense of longing for a more profound connection to art and life. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 65.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Poetry PS Text Category: Poetry Category: British Literature 48609 2025-07-10T04:00:44.810528 text/html 48430 2025-01-10T04:04:33.161398 text/html 91183 2025-07-10T04:00:49.677481 application/epub+zip 89691 2025-07-10T04:00:47.421483 application/epub+zip 75087 2025-07-10T04:00:46.374495 application/epub+zip 203609 2025-07-10T04:00:51.196475 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 194566 2025-07-10T04:00:49.055479 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 165838 2022-09-11T05:57:56.224331 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 34703 2025-07-10T04:00:44.599490 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 34624 2007-11-18T07:26:52 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 36223 2007-11-18T07:26:54 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 36217 2007-11-18T07:27:00 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 21310 2025-07-10T04:00:51.316454 application/rdf+xml 15079 2025-07-10T04:00:46.874488 image/jpeg 3835 2025-07-10T04:00:46.633499 image/jpeg 14464 2007-11-18T07:27:02 application/octet-stream application/zip 14582 2007-11-18T07:27:02 application/octet-stream application/zip 14552 2007-11-18T07:27:02 application/octet-stream application/zip 89329 2025-07-10T04:00:44.815560 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia