“Nor public Flame, nor private, dares to shine; Nor human Spark is left, nor Glimpse divine! Lo! thy dread Empire, Chaos! is restor’d; Light dies before thy uncreating word: Thy hand, great Anarch! lets the curtain fall; And Universal Darkness buries All.”
Written by Alexander Pope, The Dunciad is a lengthy poem that employs irony and satire to mock the vices and follies of the literary world during the 18th century. The poem targets various aspects of society, including the literary establishment and the arts, through its portrayal of the character of Dullness, a personification of ignorance and mediocrity. more
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
“Agony escapes as the sweetest songs of delight. What torments inside, becomes music to the world.”
“I don't care what is written about me so long as it isn't true.”
“She points to the moon. Our reminder, that even in the night, our sun is alight.”
“Why poetry? Without touching one another, we touch each other, in the deepest way possible.”