“So man, who here seems principal alone, Perhaps acts second to some sphere unknown Touches some wheel, or verges to some goal; 'Tis but a part we see, and not a whole.”
Quote by Alexander Pope
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The works of Alexander Pope. Containing the principal notes of drs. Warburton and Warton [&c.]. To which are added, some original letters, with additional observations, and memoirs, by W.L. Bowles
This volume includes a selection of Alexander Pope's renowned poetry and prose, accompanied by scholarly annotations from Drs. Warburton and Warton. It also features original letters and supplementary commentary by W.L. Bowles, providing insight into the works of one of the most influential poets of the Enlightenment era. 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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