Cathay
Book • 1992
Cathay is a collection of poems by Ezra Pound, published in 1915, consisting largely of his translations of Chinese poems.
These translations are based on notes and interlinear versions prepared by the scholar Ernest Fenollosa.
The collection includes well-known poems such as 'The River-Merchant's Wife: A Letter' and has been praised for its imagistic style and influence on modern poetry.
Pound's interpretations often diverge from literal translations, reflecting his artistic vision and engagement with classical Chinese themes.
The poems explore themes of war, separation, and longing, capturing the essence of human experience across cultures.
Despite some inaccuracies in translation, Cathay remains a significant work in Pound's oeuvre.
These translations are based on notes and interlinear versions prepared by the scholar Ernest Fenollosa.
The collection includes well-known poems such as 'The River-Merchant's Wife: A Letter' and has been praised for its imagistic style and influence on modern poetry.
Pound's interpretations often diverge from literal translations, reflecting his artistic vision and engagement with classical Chinese themes.
The poems explore themes of war, separation, and longing, capturing the essence of human experience across cultures.
Despite some inaccuracies in translation, Cathay remains a significant work in Pound's oeuvre.
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