“A man who admires a fine woman, has yet not more reason to wish himself her husband, than one who admired the Hesperian fruit, would have had to wish himself the dragon that kept it.”
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The Works of Alexander Pope: Esq. with Notes and Illustrations by Himself and Others. To which are Added, a New Life of the Author, an Estimate of His Poetical Character and Writings, and Occasional Remarks
This volume presents the complete literary output of Alexander Pope, one of the most meticulous poets of the Augustan age in English literature. The collection includes annotations and illustrations contributed both by Pope himself and by subsequent scholars and editors, offering readers multiple layers of commentary and contextual interpretation. The work additionally features a newly composed biographical study of the author, providing fresh insight into Pope's life and career as a writer who achieved notable success despite physical infirmity. The edition also contains a critical assessment of Pope's poetic character and literary achievements, examining his lasting influence on English verse and his reputation as a master of wit, precision, and satirical observation. Included as well are occasional remarks offering further critical perspective on individual works and passages throughout his oeuvre. 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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