LONDON, Aug. 12 (UPI) -- Ezra Pound was honored with an English Heritage blue plaque ceremony at his former London home, ending a long period of ostracism for the deceased poet.
Wednesday's ceremony at the house in Kensington Church Walk where the American poet lived from 1909 to 1914 was lauded by supporters as long overdue, Britain's Guardian reported Thursday.
"For English Heritage to say that Pound is part of the authentic heritage means a great deal. There's a lot about Pound I don't like but he changed the history of English poetry," said William Pratt, a U.S. professor and Pound scholar.
Pound grew out of favor beginning in the 1920s when he became obsessed with Jewish people and became an advocate for Adolf Hitler and Benito Mussolini. He later was certified insane and unable to answer charges of treason.
Pound's daughter attended Wednesday's event.
"My father has been subjected to much criticism ... He always stood by his belief that justice is for everyone," said Mary de Rachewiltz, 78.
Pound died in 1972 in Venice, Italy.
