How did Ezra Pound help James Joyce publish A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man and Ulysses?

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Ezra Pound played a pivotal role in launching the career of James Joyce by acting as a tireless advocate for his work. Beginning in 1914, Pound utilized his influence as the unofficial editor of The Egoist in London and later as the London editor of The Little Review in New York City to facilitate the publication of Joyce’s major novels.

Through these literary outlets, Pound ensured that A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man and Ulysses reached an audience, which was instrumental in establishing Joyce's reputation. Beyond securing publication, Pound also worked to provide Joyce with necessary financial assistance during his early years as an unknown writer.1