“Our passions are like convulsion fits, which, though they make us stronger for a time, leave us the weaker ever after.”
Quote by Alexander Pope
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The works of Alexander Pope. With a selection of explanatory notes, and the account of his life by dr. Johnson
The book is a comprehensive compilation of Alexander Pope's poetry and prose, enriched with annotations that provide insight into the texts. It also features a detailed biography of Pope, authored by Dr. Johnson, offering readers a deeper understanding of the poet's life and work. 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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Source: The works of Alexander Pope. Containing the principal notes of drs. Warburton and Warton [&c.]. To which are added, some original letters, with additional observations, and memoirs, by W.L. Bowles
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Source: An Essay on Criticism
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Source: The Works of Alexander Pope: Esq. with Notes and Illustrations by Himself and Others, to which are Added, a New Life of the Author, an Estimate of His Poetical Character and Writings, and Occasional Remarks
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Source: The works of Alexander Pope, with remarks and illustrations. By G. Wakefield