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By Dr Oliver Tearle (Loughborough University) Alexander Pope (1688-1744) is one of the leading poets of the Augustan era in English literature, named in honour of the Roman emperor Augustus, because Augustan writers sought to return to the values embodied by classical poets from the time of Augustus’ reign.
Aug 28, 2019 · Alexander Pope (May 21, 1688 – May 30, 1744) is one of the best-known and most-quoted poets in the English language. He specialized in satirical writing, which earned him some enemies but helped his witty language endure for centuries. Fast Facts: Alexander Pope. Occupation: Poet, satirist, writer.
Description. The poem of The Rape of the Lock satirises a minor incident of life, by comparing it to the epic world of the gods, and is based on an event recounted to Alexander Pope by his friend John Caryll.
The acknowledged master of the heroic couplet and one of the primary tastemakers of the Augustan age, British writer Alexander Pope was a central figure in the Neoclassical movement of the early 18th century. He is known for having perfected the rhymed couplet form of his idol, John Dryden, and...
Alexander Pope - The Academy of American Poets is the largest membership-based nonprofit organization fostering an appreciation for contemporary poetry and supporting American poets. Born in 1688, Alexander Pope's poetry often used satire to comment on society and politics
Alexander Pope (b. 21 May 1688–d. 30 May 1744) is the preeminent English poet of the early 18th century. He was commercially and critically successful in his time, establishing his fortune by means of a translation of Homer to which subscriptions were sold.
What is Alexander Pope best known for? Alexander Pope was an 18th-century English poet who was renowned for his excellently crafted satire . Some of his most famous works include ‘ An Essay on Criticism ,’ ‘ The Rape of the Lock ,’ ‘ The Dunciad ,’ and ‘ An Essay on Man .’
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