“Pleas'd look forward, pleas'd to look behind,And count each birthday with a grateful mind.”
Quote by Alexander Pope
Work
The Poetical Works of Alexander Pope with His Last Corrections, Additions and Improvements,3: From the Text of Dr. Warburton with Life of the Author
The Poetical Works of Alexander Pope is a scholarly compilation of the English poet's writings, meticulously edited to reflect his final corrections and additions. The volume is accompanied by a biography of Pope, written by Dr. Warburton, providing insight into the poet's life and work. 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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