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The Rape of the Lock In Plain and Simple English (Translated) - Softcover

Pope, Alexander

 
9781484142721: The Rape of the Lock In Plain and Simple English (Translated)
Softcover
ISBN 10: 1484142721 ISBN 13: 9781484142721
Verlag: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2013

Inhaltsangabe

A stolen lock of hair. A dramatic duel. And the fate of a tea party hanging in the balance. Satire doesn’t get much sharper—or sillier—than this.

Alexander Pope’s The Rape of the Lock is one of the most brilliant mock-heroic poems in the English language, poking fun at 18th-century upper-class society with wit that still holds up today. But for many modern readers, the poem’s structure, references, and older phrasing make it tough to appreciate the humor.

This edition makes the satire shine. It includes a modern English retelling alongside the original text, helping readers understand the poem’s clever wordplay, biting commentary, and epic parody—without needing a background in classical mythology or 18th-century gossip.

Whether you're a student studying satire, a fan of poetry, or someone who just wants to laugh at the absurdity of high society drama, this edition offers a smart, accessible way to enjoy Pope’s masterpiece.

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Verlag
CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
Erscheinungsdatum
2013
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN 10 
1484142721
ISBN 13 
9781484142721
Einband
Taschenbuch
Anzahl der Seiten
106
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