This important work, first published in 1934, is a concise statement of Pound&rsquo;saesthetic theory. It is a primer for the reader who wants to maintain an active,critical mind and become increasingly sensitive to the beauty and inspiration ofthe world&rsquo;s best literature. With characteristic vigor and iconoclasm, Pound illustrates his precepts with exhibits meticulously chosen from the classics, andthe concluding &ldquo;Treatise on Meter&rdquo; provides an illuminating essay for anyoneaspiring to read and write poetry. <em>ABC of Reading</em> displays Pound&rsquo;s great ability to open new avenues in literature for our time.