On 28.09.1998 12:39 PM, Arwin at [log in to unmask] lamented:
 
>My suggestion is to focus on low serotonin and low dopamine levels, from a
>lack of challenges in his surroundings and, among others, perhaps not
>enough exposure to direct (sun)light - or at least a geographical change
>that affected him. Do you know anything about how much alcohol he used?
>(another long term serotonin killer)
>
>Arwin
 
I am really not inclined to thing Ez needed mo' sunlight, and I'm
certainly not worried about his serotonin or dopamine levels, but I know
at least that Mr. Carpenter (in "A Serious Character") made the claim in
several places that Pound never had the slightest urge to partake in
alcohol and his few experiences with the substance left him thoroughly
nonplussed.  I don't have the book to hand but anyone with the time and
inclination can find the references.  Pound was, conclusively, at least
from Carpenter's view, for all intents and purposes a teetotaller.
 
Cheers to all and sundry,
Michael K.
 
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