Ezra Pound, The Spirit of Romance (1910), p. 216.
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The Rubens of verse.
— Ezra Pound on Luís de Camões
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Source: Wikiquote: "Luís de Camões" (Quotes about Camões: See also: Quotes about Os Lusíadas
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About Ezra Pound
Ezra Pound (October 30, 1885 – November 1, 1972) was an American expatriate poet, musician and critic who was a major figure of the Modernist movement in early to mid-20th century poetry. He was the driving force behind several Modernist movements including Imagism and Vorticism.
About Ezra Pound
Ezra Pound (October 30, 1885 – November 1, 1972) was an American expatriate poet, musician and critic who was a major figure of the Modernist movement in early to mid-20th century poetry. He was the driving force behind several Modernist movements including Imagism and Vorticism.
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