The Spirit of Romance is a literary analysis and critical study by Ezra Pound, first published in 1910. The book explores the charm and allure of pre-Renaissance literature in Latin Europe, particularly the works of poets such as Arnaut Daniel, Guido Cavalcanti, and Dante Alighieri. Pound argues that these poets embodied a unique spirit of romance, characterized by a sense of adventure, chivalry, and idealism. He examines the themes, techniques, and...