“The meeting points the sacred hair dissever From the fair head, forever, and forever! Then flashed the living lightning from her eyes, And screams of horror rend th' affrighted skies.”
Quote by Alexander Pope
Work
The Rape of the Lock and Other Major Writings: Poems and Other Writings
This compilation includes the renowned poem 'The Rape of the Lock' by Alexander Pope, alongside other poems and writings that showcase the author's literary contributions. 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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