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“A crowd pagan as ever imperial Rome was, eager, careless with an animal vigor unlike that of any European crowd that I ever looked at.” quote by Ezra Pound
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“A crowd pagan as ever imperial Rome was, eager, careless with an animal vigor unlike that of any European crowd that I ever looked at.”

Ezra Pound

About This Quote

Source Essay: The Cantos, Ezra Pound, 1925

Roman crowds were described as unusually energetic and reckless, contrasting with European crowds.

In simple terms: Roman crowds seemed wildly energetic.

Key Takeaway

Observe how crowd dynamics differ across cultures.

Themes

history culture crowd behavior

Mood

analytical critical

Type

historical observational

When to use this quote

  • historical study
  • urban planning
  • event management

Key Concepts

sociology anthropology comparative analysis

Questions to Reflect On

  • What evidence supports this view of Roman crowds?
  • How might modern crowds compare?
A Different Perspective

The description may reflect personal bias or exaggeration.

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