“See the wild Waste of all-devouring years! How Rome her own sad Sepulchre appears, With nodding arches, broken temples spread! The very Tombs now vanish'd like their dead!”
Quote by Alexander Pope
Work
The Poetical Works of Alexander Pope. Edited by the Rev. H. F. Cary, Etc
This volume includes a selection of Alexander Pope's renowned poetry, showcasing his wit and satirical style, as curated and annotated by the Rev. H. F. Cary. 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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