Pope's Select Works: Containing The Rape Of The Lock, Moral Essays, The Temple Of Fame And Pastorals (1831) - Softcover

Possart, Fedor

 
9781104892579: Pope's Select Works: Containing The Rape Of The Lock, Moral Essays, The Temple Of Fame And Pastorals (1831)

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Pope's Select Works: Containing The Rape of the Lock, Moral Essays, The Temple of Fame and Pastorals (1831) is a collection of poems written by Alexander Pope, a prominent English poet of the 18th century. The book features some of Pope's most famous works, including The Rape of the Lock, a satirical poem that famously mocks the frivolous social customs of the upper class in 18th century England. The collection also includes Moral Essays, a series of poems that explore themes of morality, ethics, and human nature, as well as The Temple of Fame, a poem that reflects on the nature of fame and the pursuit of glory. Finally, the book features Pastorals, a collection of pastoral poems that celebrate the beauty of nature and the joys of rural life.The book was edited and published by Fedor Possart in 1831, and is considered a classic work of English literature. It provides a fascinating glimpse into the social and cultural landscape of 18th century England, and showcases the wit, humor, and literary skill of one of the era's most celebrated poets.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.

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