Works; Volume 2

Works; Volume 2

Alexander Pope

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Editorial:
Nabu Press
Año de edición:
2012
Materia
Poesía
ISBN:
9781279393628
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This is Volume 2 of the collected 'Works' of Alexander Pope, one of the most important and influential English poets of the 18th century. This edition provides a comprehensive collection of Pope’s poetry and other writings, showcasing his mastery of the heroic couplet and his sharp wit. Readers will find a wealth of material that exemplifies the Augustan age of English literature.Pope’s works are essential reading for anyone interested in English literature, offering insight into the social, political, and cultural landscape of his time. His poems continue to be studied and admired for their technical brilliance, satirical edge, and enduring relevance.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 will 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.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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