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    One of the greatest American poets, Ezra Pound, was arrested for treason in Italy in 1945 - what was the ultimate fate of Ezra Pound?

    Question #33083. Asked by Bryce.

    kiwi in oz

    a silly rhyme from my childhood is 'Here lies the body of Ezra Pound, lost at sea and never was found'

    May 06 03, 6:35 AM
    kerry8888

    kerry8888 says:

    on his return from italy to the usa in 1945 pound was charged for treason for broadcasting anti american propoganda. he was acquitted in 1946 but was committed to a psychiatric institution where he remained until 1958. he enjoyed considerable acclaim for his poetic works after this and retired to italy where he lived as a recluse. he died in 1972.

    Mon May 05 22:59:33 CDT 2003

    sorry - forgot this :)
    http://www.americanpoems.com/poets/ezrapound/

    Mon May 05 23:00:20 CDT 2003
    (Reposted as one entry - McG)

    May 15 03, 8:43 AM

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