The Rape of the Lock, and Other Poems by Alexander Pope
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Pope, Alexander, 1688-1744
English
"The Rape of the Lock, and Other Poems" by Alexander Pope is a mock-heroic narrative poem first published in 1712. This celebrated example of high burlesque transforms a trivial social incident—a nobleman secretly snipping a lock of a young lady's hair—into an elaborate epic parody complete with supernatural guardians and classical conventions. Pop...
vanities and sensibilities of eighteenth-century aristocratic society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Edward Lee
2 months agoA fantastic discovery, the author avoids unnecessary jargon, which is refreshing. It is definitely a 5-star read from me.
George Adams
2 weeks agoI was genuinely impressed since the content remains relevant throughout without filler. Time very well spent.
Carol White
5 months agoI didn’t realize how engaging this would be until it creates a vivid world that you simply do not want to leave. This deserves far more attention.
Thomas Roberts
1 month agoI approached this with curiosity because the content remains relevant throughout without filler. I’ll definitely revisit this in the future.
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Mark Roberts
3 months agoThis download was worth it since the attention to historical detail adds a layer of realism that is rare. This deserves far more attention.