Thank you, Professor Makin. I should have mentioned your words on The
Coke Cantos in my little query, as they do indeed take issue with
Davie's treatment. Your two chapters on Rock Drill and Thrones are
especially helpful for the historical context provided, and for the
discussion of Pound's patterning (see page 254).
        It seems to me that the "patterning" especially deserves to be treated
with the serious tenor Professor Makin has set. Of course these Cantos
are some of the most difficult, and are troubling in terms of politics,
but they do provide, I think, intense musical and structural
satisfaction. Real Logopoeia.
        I'd recommend to anyone curious about Pound's rhythmic genius, an essay
by Jim Powell, printed in Paideuma back in 1979. Powell focuses mainly
on earlier Cantos but suggests to his readers that Thrones is the next
place to look.
        Again, I invite any comments on The Coke Cantos.
 
 
                                        Best,
                                        Peter Campion