“Virtue, I grant you, is an empty boast; But shall the dignity of vice be lost?”
Quote by Alexander Pope
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The works of Alexander Pope, esq: in six 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 : printed verbatim from the octavo edition of Mr. Warburton
This book is a definitive compilation of the works of the English poet Alexander Pope, including his most renowned poems and essays. The volumes contain Pope's last corrections, additions, and improvements, as well as his personal notes, which were provided to the editor shortly before his death. The text is presented exactly as it appeared in the octavo edition, edited by Mr. Warburton. more
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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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