“Reason's whole pleasure, all the joys of sense, Lie in three words,-health, peace, and competence.”
Quote by Alexander Pope
Work
The Works of Alexander Pope, Esq. In Verse and Prose: Containing the Principal Notes of Drs. Warburton and Warton: Illustrations, and Critical and Explanatory Remarks, by Johnson, Wakefield, A. Chalmers, F.S.A. and Others. To which are Added, Now First Published, Some Original Letters, with Additional Observations, and Memoirs of the Life of the Author
This volume is a compilation of Alexander Pope's literary works, encompassing both verse and prose. It includes critical annotations by various scholars such as Johnson, Wakefield, and Chalmers. The collection also features original letters from Pope, along with supplementary observations and a biography of the poet. more
Author
Alexander Pope
Alexander Pope, an English poet, was born on May 21, 1688, and died on May 30, 1744. He is renowned for his wit, satire, and elegant poetry, with his most famous works including 'An Essay on Criticism' and 'The Moral Essays'. Pope's works have had a profound impact on literature and philosophy, both in his time and today. more
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