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The study aims to explore a poetic genealogy connecting Goethe, Pound, and Eastern poets through the principle of letting images speak.

March 31, 2026Open Access

Letting Images Speak: A Poetic Genealogy of Goethe, Pound, and the East

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Analyzes poetic connections between Goethe, Pound, and Eastern poetry, suggesting new insights for cultural dialogue.

The study aims to explore a poetic genealogy connecting Goethe, Pound, and Eastern poets through the principle of letting images speak.
Conducted close textual analysis of works by Goethe, Pound, and Eastern poets
Identified themes of silence, presentation, and image in the poetics
Drawn connections between different cultural contexts for poetic expression
Revealed a shared principle of letting images communicate meaning across cultures
Demonstrated the potency of images without explanation in conveying emotion and intellect
Highlighted the potential for enriching cross-cultural poetic dialogue through this shared insight

Bo Xia (2026) studied this question.

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