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Alexander Pope

by Edith Sitwell
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Book cover type: Paperback
  • ISBN13: 9781025268231
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Subject: N/A
  • Publisher: Tradd Street Press
  • Publisher Imprint: Tradd Street Press
  • Publication Date:
  • Pages: 400
  • Original Price: GBP 19.95
  • Language: English
  • Edition: N/A
  • Item Weight: 558 grams
  • BISAC Subject(s): Literary Figures

"Alexander Pope" is an evocative and sympathetic biography of one of England's greatest satirists and poets, written by the distinguished author Edith Sitwell. Through a blend of meticulous research and poetic sensibility, Sitwell explores the life and genius of the man behind "The Rape of the Lock" and "An Essay on Man," defending his reputation against historical criticism. The work provides a vivid portrait of the Augustan age, capturing the intellectual fervor and the biting social rivalries of the 18th-century London literary scene.

Sitwell focuses not only on Pope's formidable literary output but also on the physical and emotional challenges he faced, particularly the health struggles that shaped his character and his art. By examining his friendships, his legendary feuds with contemporaries, and his profound influence on English letters, this study offers a nuanced perspective on Pope's craftsmanship and his dedication to the perfection of the heroic couplet. This volume remains a significant work for those interested in the history of English poetry, the complexities of the Enlightenment era, and the intersection of personal resilience and artistic triumph.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.

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