“Like following life through creatures you dissect, You lose it in the moment you detect.”
Quote by Alexander Pope
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The works of Alexander Pope, with notes and illustrations, by himself and others. To which are added, a new life of the author [&c.] by W. Roscoe
This book is a compilation of Alexander Pope's literary works, including his poems, essays, and other writings. It includes Pope's own annotations and illustrations, providing insight into his thought process and artistic choices. Additionally, the volume features a biography of Pope by William Roscoe, offering readers a deeper understanding of the poet's life and times. 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, with notes and illustrations, by himself and others. To which are added, a new life of the author [&c.] by W. Roscoe
“The web of our life is of a mingled yarn, good and ill together.”
“Why, what should be the fear? I do not set my life at a pin's fee.”
Source: Hamlet
“And a man's life's no more than to say "One."”
Source: Hamlet