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Why did Ezra Pound reduce "In a Station of the Metro" from 30 lines to two?

A.He wanted to emulate Victorian poetry.
B.He wanted to make the poem more concise and direct.
C.He was trying to imitate short romantic poetry.
D.He feared no one would read the poem if it was long.

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User Bronya
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I would say B? Im not 100% sure though. :)
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User Andrw
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