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Discover some of the leading poems by the Augustan poet Alexander Pope, who wrote in the neoclassical style and satirized his contemporaries. Learn about his themes, influences, and achievements in this introduction to his works.
Learn about the life and poetry of Alexander Pope, the master of the heroic couplet and a central figure of the Neoclassical movement. Explore his satires, essays, translations, and more.
A famous epistolary poem by Pope, inspired by the tragic love story of Abelard and Heloise. The poem expresses the speaker's unrequited passion for Abelard, her despair at their separation, and her defiance of social and religious conventions.
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Read the full text of Pope's pastoral poem celebrating the simple life of a rural hermit. Learn about the poem's themes, context, and influence on later literature.
A satirical poem about the abduction of Belinda by a rakish lord, who is described as a rapist and a thief. The poem features a dream sequence, a vision of the afterlife, and a mock-heroic tone.
A humorous and satirical poem by Pope, written in the form of a letter to a friend, complaining about the criticism and imitation of his works. The poem mocks the literary scene of his time, especially the Dunciad, and defends his own style and integrity as a poet.
A poem in which Pope reflects on the nature and purpose of man in the universe, and argues for humility and hope in the face of God's providence. The poem is addressed to Henry St. John, Lord Bolingbroke, and consists of five sections, each exploring a different aspect of the human condition.
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