“Alas! the small discredit of a bribe Scarce hurts the lawyer, but undoes the scribe.”
Quote by Alexander Pope
Work
The Poetical Works of Alexander Pope: Epistle to Dr. Arbuthnot, being the prologue to the satires. Satires, epistles, and odes of Horace imitated. Epitaphs. The Dunciad, in four books
The Poetical Works of Alexander Pope is a comprehensive compilation of the poet's works. It features his famous Epistle to Dr. Arbuthnot, which serves as the prologue to his satires. The book also includes Pope's imitations of Horace's satires, epistles, and odes, demonstrating his engagement with classical literature. Additionally, it contains a selection of epitaphs and The Dunciad, a satirical poem in four books that critiques the literary and intellectual culture of his time. 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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Source: The Poetical Works of Alexander Pope: In Three Volumes Complete, with His Last Corrections, Additions, and Improvements, Together with All His Notes as They Were Delivered to the Editor a Little Before His Death
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