All of the following things are true about Ezra Pound: he was a poet, a critic, a champion of Modernist literature, a convicted traitor, and a fascist. But if Modernism has taught us anything, it's that every layer of one's identity or history is but one of a complex system of experiences and beliefs. How is it possible that one man can singularly influence culture on such a large scale, yet is identified most commonly for his misdeeds? Is it possible to learn from his contributions and recognize his guilt?
