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Ezra Pound, Portofino 1967

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Ezra Pound, Portofino 1967

Ezra Pound, Allen Ginsberg, and Fernanda Pivano, Portofino, Italy, September 23, 1967. Pivano, Allen's friend and Italian translator, drove Allen and her husband Ettore Sottsass down for the day from Milan for the meeting. Pound  for most part remained entirely silent except for an occaional "no" to Allen's endless questions. The restaurant "La Gritta American Bar" on the waterfront at Portofino, is still there today. c. Ettore Sottsass. licensing >>

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