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“The bookful blockhead ignorantly read, With loads of learned lumber in his head, With his own tongue still edifies his ears, And always list'ning to himself appears. All books he reads, and all he reads assails.”

Quote by Alexander Pope

Book:The Works: Including Several Hundred Unpublished Letters, and Other New Materials

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The Works: Including Several Hundred Unpublished Letters, and Other New Materials

This book is a compilation that includes a large selection of letters that have not been published before, along with other newly found materials. The collection aims to provide a deeper insight into the author's life and thoughts, offering readers a more complete understanding of their work. more

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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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