Fragmente Aus Den Cantos XVII, XXV, XXVI

Released in 1972 by the Swiss publisher Erker-Verlag, this recording captures Ezra Pound reading excerpts from his monumental work, The Cantos. The project emerged from the publisher's deep interest in literary modernism and visual art, reflecting the aesthetic bridge between the printed word and the spoken voice during the twilight of Pound’s life. It serves as an essential sonic document of the poet's unique, rhythmic cadence, preserving the intent behind his complex, layered linguistic structures.

The production values of the Erker-Verlag release reflect a minimalist, scholarly approach to high-fidelity audio, prioritizing the clarity of the poet's voice above all else. By the time of this recording, Pound’s work had already shifted the trajectory of twentieth-century poetry, and these fragments were selected to provide listeners with a direct experience of the auditory texture he envisioned for his epic poem. The recording has since become a prized archival piece for scholars and collectors interested in the intersection of avant-garde literature and early audio documentation.