“But honest instinct comes a volunteer; Sure never to o'er-shoot, but just to hit, While still too wide or short in human wit.”
Quote by Alexander Pope
Work
The Poetical Works of Alexander Pope Edited with Notes and Introductory Memoir by Adolphus William Ward
This volume presents the complete poetic corpus of Alexander Pope, one of the most significant poets of the Augustan age in English literature. The edition includes Pope's major works such as "The Rape of the Lock," "The Dunciad," his satirical verses, and his celebrated translations of Homer's "Iliad" and "Odyssey." The text is accompanied by extensive scholarly notes that illuminate historical context, classical allusions, and textual interpretations. Editor Adolphus William Ward, a distinguished Victorian literary scholar and historian, contributes a substantive introductory memoir that examines Pope's life, literary career, and influence on English poetry. The volume serves as a reference edition for students and scholars of eighteenth-century English literature, preserving Pope's satirical wit, heroic couplets, and poetic craftsmanship for modern readers. 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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