“True disputants are like true sportsmen: their whole delight is in the pursuit.”
Quote by Alexander Pope
Work
A Supplementary Volume to the Works of Alexander Pope, Esq: Containing Pieces of Poetry, Not Inserted in Warburton's and Warton's Editions : and a Collection of Letters, Now First Published
A Supplementary Volume to the Works of Alexander Pope, Esq is a scholarly compilation that includes additional poems and letters by the renowned 18th-century English poet Alexander Pope. These pieces were not previously featured in the editions compiled by William Warburton and Samuel Johnson. The volume provides a broader perspective on Pope's literary output and personal correspondence, offering readers a more comprehensive understanding of his work and his time. 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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