PERSONAE: The Collected Shorter Poems of Ezra Pound

The book is a hardcover with blue cloth boards and gold lettering. It shows signs of wear typical for its age, such as minor scuffs and edge wear. The spine and binding remain intact and strong, ensuring the book's durability for continued reading and collection. No dust jacket is present.

This edition of "Personae: The Collected Shorter Poems of Ezra Pound" is a fourth printing published by New Directions in New York. The copyright page states 1926, indicating the original publication year. Ezra Pound, a seminal figure in modernist poetry, is known for his influential works and contributions to the literary movement. This hardcover edition is part of a series that collects his shorter poems, showcasing his innovative style and mastery of language. The absence of a dust jacket and the binding in a blue cloth with gold lettering suggest a focus on durability and simplicity. This edition is particularly notable for its historical context and the role it plays in understanding Pound's impact on poetry. The book is in good condition, with some wear consistent with age.