Hilda "H.D." Doolittle was an American poet, novelist, and memoirist known for her association with the early 20th century avant-garde Imagist group of poets such as Ezra Pound and Richard Aldington. She published under the pen name of H.D.
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Delia Alton, Rhoda Peters, Hilda Doolittle Aldington, Hilda Doolittle, H. D.
H.D. is primarily recognized as a central figure in the Imagist movement, a poetic style emphasizing clarity, precision, and directness of presentation. Her work often explores themes of mythology, gender, and the impact of war.
What is a good starting point for H.D.'s poetry?
Readers new to H.D. might begin with "Helen in Egypt," a long poem that reinterprets the myth of Helen of Troy through a feminist lens. Her earlier Imagist poems, collected in various anthologies, also offer an accessible introduction to her distinctive style.
Did H.D. write under other names?
H.D. is the pen name Hilda Doolittle used for most of her published work. She occasionally used other pseudonyms like Delia Alton for some of her prose writings.
