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Alexander pope, poet and satirist of the english augustan period, best known for his poems an essay on criticism 1711, the rape of the lock 171214, the dunciad 1728, and an essay on man 173334. This authoritative edition was first published in the acclaimed oxford authors series. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. He is best known for his satirical and discursive poetry, including the rape of the lock, the dunciad, and an essay on criticism, as well as for his translation of homer. Alexander pope was the greatest english poet of his age, whose acerbic insights into human nature have entered the language, and. Find the major works oxford worlds classics 019920361x by pope, alexander. The english poet alexander pope is regarded as one of the finest poets and satirists people who use wit or sarcasm to point out and devalue sin or silliness of the augustan midseventeenth to mideighteenth century english literature period and one of the major influences on english literature in this time and after. Complete works of alexander pope alexander pope download. Originally published in the acclaimed oxford authors series in 1993, this remains the best, most comprehensive singlevolume anthology of pope s work. The major works book by alexander pope, pat rogers editor. Popes education was affected by the penal law in force at the time upholding the status of the established church of england, which banned catholics from teaching on pain of perpetual imprisonment. Oct 12, 2006 this authoritative edition was first published in the acclaimed oxford authors series under the general editorship of frank kermode. Buy a cheap copy of poetical works book by alexander pope.
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