Ezra Pound (1885-1972) was one of the most important literary figures
of the 20th century. Although born in America, Pound moved to Europe
in 1908. From 1909 to 1921 he was in London where, in additon to
writing poetry, he also advanced the careers of T.S. Eliot, James Joyce
and others--editing their work, arranging for its publication, and even
providing financial assistance. Pound's editing of
The Waste Land
was extensive and led to Eliot's dedication of the poem to him
when republished in 1925.