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Explore the foundations of modernist poetics with ""Instigations, Together with An Essay on the Chinese Written Character,"" a seminal work by Ezra Pound and Ernest Fenollosa. This volume brings together Pound's groundbreaking ""Instigations,"" showcasing his early literary experiments, with Fenollosa's influential essay on the Chinese writing system. Fenollosa's work, deeply engaged with the ideogram, provided Pound with a revolutionary approach to language and imagery. This unique collection delves into the power of the Chinese written character as a model for poetic expression, influencing literary theory and shaping the landscape of 20th-century poetry. Discover the roots of Pound's innovative poetics and engage with the ideas that redefined modern literature. A vital resource for anyone interested in American poetry, Chinese language, and the intersection of literature and linguistics. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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