Alexander Pope

Broschiertes Buch

Pope

Satires And Epistles (1872)

Herausgeber: Pattison, Mark

Beschreibung

Pope: Satires And Epistles is a collection of satirical poems and letters written by the renowned 18th-century English poet, Alexander Pope. The book was originally published in 1872 and contains some of Pope's most famous works, including ""Epistle to Dr. Arbuthnot"" and ""The Rape of the Lock.""The satirical poems in this collection are known for their sharp wit, biting humor, and social commentary. Pope uses his poetry to critique the morals and values of his society, often targeting the upper classes and their excesses. Many of the poems also contain personal anecdotes and reflections on Pope's own life and experiences.The letters included in this book are also notable for their literary merit and historical significance. They provide a fascinating glimpse into the social and political landscape of 18th-century England, as well as Pope's own relationships with his contemporaries.Overall, Pope: Satires And Epistles is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of English literature, satire, and social commentary. It is a timeless work that continues to resonate with readers today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Autor

One of the most well-known English writers of the early 18th century, Alexander Pope (21 May 1688-30 May 1744) was an English poet, translator, and satirist of the Enlightenment era. Pope, a proponent of Augustan literature, translated Homer and is most known for his satirical and discursive poetry, such as The Rape of the Lock, The Dunciad, and An Essay on Criticism. He is also noted for his work in the Augustan movement. Pope is the second most quoted author in The Oxford Dictionary of Quotations after Shakespeare, and several of his verses have become part of everyday speech. On May 21, 1688, during the Glorious Revolution's year, Alexander Pope was born in London. In London's Strand, his father Alexander Pope, who lived from 1646 to 1717, owned a prosperous linen business. His mother, Edith (1643-1733), was a York-born descendant of William Turner, Esquire. They were both Catholics. Samuel Cooper, a well-known miniature painter, was married to his mother's sister. A philosophical poem in heroic couplets called An Essay on Man was written between 1732 and 1734. The Pope intended it to serve as the focal point of a system of ethics that would be presented in poetic form.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 180
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Oktober 2008
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 10mm
• Gewicht: 270g
• ISBN-13: 9781437066906
• ISBN-10: 1437066909
• Artikelnr.: 25520225