Alexander Pope's Books

The Poetical Works of Alexander Pope

By: Alexander Pope

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

The Poetical Works of Alexander Pope

By: Alexander Pope

Alexander Pope (1688-1744) is regarded as the greatest English poet of the early eighteenth century, best known for his satirical verse and for his translation of Homer. Pope, who was born in London, was taught to read by his aunt and then sent to two surreptitious Catholic schools. He is the third most frequently quoted writer in the English language, after Shakespeare and Tennyson. Pope was a master of the heroic couplet. From early childhood he suffered numerous health problems, including Pott's disease (a form of tuberculosis affecting the spine) which deformed his body and stunted his growth. The Rape of the Lock is perhaps Pope's most popular poem. It is a mock-heroic epic, written to make fun of a high society quarrel between Arabella Fermor (the "Belinda" of the poem) and Lord Petre, who had snipped a lock of hair from her head without her permission. Among his other works are: An Essay on Criticism (1711), Elegy to the Memory of an Unfortunate Lady (1717), and Essay on Man (1734).

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

352

Published Date

ISBN 10

1406566411

ISBN 13

9781406566413

The Poems of Alexander Pope

A One-volume Edition of the Twickenham Text with Selected Annotations

By: Alexander Pope

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

The Poems of Alexander Pope

A One-volume Edition of the Twickenham Text with Selected Annotations

By: Alexander Pope

A splendid presentation of Pope’s poems, excluding only his translations of Homer, this is the only one-volume edition that can lay claim to completeness and accuracy of text. It presents the corpus of Pope’s poetry as printed in the highly praised Twickenham Edition, except for the 1712 version of The Rape of the Lock and other early versions of phrases preserved in the critical apparatus of the six-volume work. Pope’s own notes to his poems are included, as well as a generous selection of the copious annotation in the Twickenham text. This reduced version of the unsurpassed standard edition of Pope will be of great value to all students and teachers of English literature. John Butt, Regius Professor of Rhetoric and English Literature at Edinburgh University, is general editor of the Twickenham Edition. "The publishers are surely right in claiming that 'this should for long remain the standard one-volume edition of Pope's poems.' The Twichenham edition . . . has been a splendid achievement, and Professor Butt's distillation of the long labours of his fellow-editors is most commendable."—Times Literary Supplement.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

884

Publisher

Yale University Press

Published Date

ISBN 10

0300000308

ISBN 13

9780300000306

The Poems of Alexander Pope

By: Alexander Pope

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

The Poems of Alexander Pope

By: Alexander Pope

As a young man Pope shot to fame with The Rape of the Lock, a light-hearted mock-heroic poem about a trivial society scandal, still his best remembered work. Wit and irony, dazzling technical mastery - he perfected the English heroic couplet - acute social observation and insight into human nature were to become the hallmarks of his verse. Pope is one of the most quoted of English poets - 'For Fools rush in where Angels fear to tread', 'A little learning is a dangerous thing', 'To err is human, to forgive, divine', all originate from his pen. While his poetry generally has suffered some neglect in recent decades, Professor Claude Rawson's selection persuasively demonstrates why it should be back in fashion. He aspired to make out of verse satire a serious and dignified form, and his culminating work, The Dunciad, achieves a tragic gravity which transcends its satirical mockeries. An elevated and ironic reflection on culture, it created a new genre which led eventually to the modern masterpiece of T. S. Eliot's The Waste Land. Pope was a precocious talent and anxious to advertise the fact, inserting such subtitles as "Done by the Author at 12 years old" into his early published poems. He adopted many poetic forms, and this anthology includes graceful and witty lyrics, verse letters to friends in the Horatian mode, a number of devotional poems, and a variety of important discursive poems on literary and political themes, including AnEssay on Criticism, Windsor-Forest, and An Essay on Man. This edition uses the text of the Oxford Standard Authors edition by Herbert Davis of Pope's Poetical Works, 1966. Complete poems rather than excerpts have been selected. The beautifully typeset text is enhanced by illustrations by William Kent from the first edition of The Dunciad.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

270

Published Date

ISBN 10

1841598151

ISBN 13

9781841598154

Alexander Pope

Selected Letters

By: Alexander Pope

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Alexander Pope

Selected Letters

By: Alexander Pope

Alexander Pope's letters are fascinating documents, revealing his remarkable character. This selection of letters comprises writings that illuminate his time, its personalities, scandals, and religious, political and philosophical ideas.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

405

Publisher

Oxford University Press on Demand

Published Date

ISBN 10

0198185650

ISBN 13

9780198185659

THE POETICAL WORKS OF ALEXANDER POPE

Volume II

By: Alexander Pope

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

THE POETICAL WORKS OF ALEXANDER POPE

Volume II

By: Alexander Pope

The Poetical Works of Alexander Pope" is a literary treasury showcasing the brilliance of one of the greatest poets of the Augustan Age. Alexander Pope's collection encompasses a wide array of poetic forms, from his satirical masterpieces to profound philosophical reflections. In "The Rape of the Lock," Pope satirizes the frivolities of high society with exquisite mock-heroic flair, while "The Dunciad" serves as a scathing critique of intellectual mediocrity. Pope's poetic versatility is evident in his translations, including the celebrated rendition of Homer's "Iliad" and "Odyssey," where he skillfully brings ancient epics to life for a new audience. His heroic couplets, characterized by wit and precision, became iconic in 18th-century literature. Themes of morality, human nature, and the human condition permeate Pope's works. "An Essay on Man" delves into philosophical inquiries with insightful reflections on God, nature, and humanity's place in the universe. Pope's satirical edge is also evident in "The Epistle to Dr Arbuthnot," where he defends his literary pursuits against critics. This collection encapsulates Pope's mastery of language and keen observations, making it an enduring testament to the poetic genius of the Augustan Age. Immerse yourself in the timeless verses of Alexander Pope, where wit, wisdom, and poetic craftsmanship converge to create a literary legacy that resonates through the ages.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

220

Publisher

BoD - Books on Demand

Published Date

ISBN 13

9791041986538

The Poetical Works of Alexander Pope

Volume I

By: Alexander Pope

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

The Poetical Works of Alexander Pope

Volume I

By: Alexander Pope

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

310

Publisher

BoD - Books on Demand

Published Date

ISBN 13

9791041986545

Book's by Alexander Pope

The Poetical Works of Alexander Pope

The Poetical Works of Alexander Pope

The Poems of Alexander Pope

The Poems of Alexander Pope

The Poems of Alexander Pope

The Poems of Alexander Pope

Alexander Pope

Alexander Pope

THE POETICAL WORKS OF ALEXANDER POPE

THE POETICAL WORKS OF ALEXANDER POPE

The Poetical Works of Alexander Pope

The Poetical Works of Alexander Pope

Username

Password

Username

Password

Password again

Birthday

Email