“Chiefs who no more in bloody fights engage, But wise through time, and narrative with age, In summer-days like grasshoppers rejoice - A bloodless race, that send a feeble voice.”
Quote by Alexander Pope
Work
The Poetical Works of Alexander Pope (including His Translation of Homer). To which is Prefixed the Life of the Author, by Dr. Johnson
The Poetical Works of Alexander Pope is a comprehensive compilation of the English poet's writings, featuring his translations of classical Greek literature. The volume also includes a biography of Pope, authored by the renowned critic and writer Dr. Samuel Johnson. 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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