James laughlin, new directions press, and the remaking of ezra pound
Auteur :
Barnhisel, Gregory
Éditeur :
University of Massachusetts Press
ISBN :
9781558494787
Date de publication :
30 avr. 2005
Dimensions :
24,0 x 16,3 x 2,4 cm
Poids :
623 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
Although James Laughlin (1914-1997) came from one of Pittsburgh's leading steel-making families, he wanted to be a poet. Ezra Pound dismissed Laughlin's poetic talents, advising the wealthy young man to make himself a publisher. Laughlin did just that, founding New Directions Press in 1936.