The Works of Alexander Pope, Volume 1 by Alexander Pope
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About this eBook
| Author | Pope, Alexander, 1688-1744 |
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| Contributor | Elwin, Whitwell, 1816-1900 |
| Title |
The Works of Alexander Pope, Volume 1 Poetry - Volume 1 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 64.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by Jonathan Ingram, Josephine Paolucci and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net. |
| Summary | "The Works of Alexander Pope, Volume 1" by Alexander Pope is a comprehensive collection of the poet's works, including poetry and some prose, compiled in the 18th century. The volume also features introductions and commentary by prominent literary figures, indicating its importance in the canon of English literature. This edition includes many of Pope's notable poems as well as unpublished letters, shedding light on his life and friendships, which adds a rich context to his poetic oeuvre. The opening of the volume presents the historical context surrounding Pope's works, including an advertisement by Warburton that discusses the care put into this new complete edition following Pope's death. Additionally, it mentions the editorial challenges and considerations taken to preserve the integrity of Pope's poetry and prose, underscoring the significance of his literary legacy. The table of contents reveals a range of his poetry from various periods, including collections of translations and original compositions, setting the stage for a detailed exploration of Pope's literary contributions. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | English poetry -- 18th century |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 32190 |
| Release Date | May 2, 2010 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 164 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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