“Mankind is unamendable.”
Quote by Alexander Pope
Work
The Works of Alexander Pope Esq
This volume includes a selection of Alexander Pope's most renowned works, showcasing his wit, satire, and philosophical musings. It features poems such as 'An Essay on Man' and 'The Rape of the Lock', as well as various essays and letters, offering insight into the literary and social context of his time. more
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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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Source: The Major Works
Source: The Works of Alexander Pope, Esq. In Verse and Prose: Containing the Principal Notes of Drs. Warburton and Warton: Illustrations, and Critical and Explanatory Remarks, by Johnson, Wakefield, A. Chalmers, F.S.A. and Others. To which are Added, Now First Published, Some Original Letters, with Additional Observations, and Memoirs of the Life of the Author
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Source: Alexander Pope: Selected Poetry and Prose
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