“Did some more sober critics come abroad? If wrong, I smil'd; if right, I kiss'd the rod.”
Quote by Alexander Pope
Work
The Works of Alexander Pope, Esq: In Four Volumes Complete. With His Last Corrections, Additions, and Improvements. Carefully Collated and Compared with Former Editions: Together with Notes from the Various Critics and Commentators
This book is a definitive compilation of Alexander Pope's literary works, spanning four volumes. It includes his most recent corrections, additions, and improvements, and is presented in a form that has been carefully compared with previous editions. The volume also features annotations and insights from various critics and commentators, providing a rich context for understanding Pope's poetry and prose. 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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