“Love, Hope, and Joy, fair pleasure's smiling train, Hate, Fear, and Grief, the family of pain, These mix'd with art, and to due bounds confin'd Make and maintain the balance of the mind.”
Quote by Alexander Pope
Work
The Works of Alexander Pope, Esq., in Verse and Prose: Containing the Principal Notes of Drs. Warburton and Warton
This volume presents a curated selection of Alexander Pope's literary works, showcasing his renowned poetry and prose. It includes extensive scholarly commentary by noted scholars Drs. Warburton and Warton, offering insights into Pope's writing and the historical context 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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