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The poetical works of Alexander Pope. To which is prefixed the life of the author

The book is a compilation of the poetry written by Alexander Pope, a renowned 18th-century English poet. It is introduced with a comprehensive biography that outlines the key events and milestones of Pope's life. more

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Alexander Pope
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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“To divide one's life by years is of course to tumble into a trap set by our own arithmetic. The calendar consents to carry on its dull wall-existence by the arbitrary timetables we have drawn up in consultation with those permanent commuters, Earth and Sun. But we, unlike trees, need grow no annual rings.”