A Complete Key To The Dunciad: How Easily Two Wits Agree, One Finds The Poem, One The Key (1728)

By Edmund Curll

Book Overview

A Complete Key to The Dunciad: How Easily Two Wits Agree, One Finds The Poem, One The Key is a book written by Edmund Curll in 1728. The book is a guide to Alexander Pope's satirical poem The Dunciad, which was first published in 1728. The Dunciad is a mock-epic poem that satirizes the literary and intellectual figures of Pope's time. Curll's book provides a detailed analysis of The Dunciad, explaining the various references and allusions made in the poem. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part providing a summary of the poem and the second part providing the ""key"" to understanding it. Curll's ""key"" is a glossary of terms and explanations of the various literary and historical references made in the poem. Curll was a controversial figure in his time, known for his pirating of books and his involvement in the literary world. His book, A Complete Key to The Dunciad, was published without Pope's permission and was seen as an attempt to profit off of Pope's work. Pope himself was critical of Curll and his book, calling it a ""vile theft"" and a ""miserable cheat."" Despite the controversy surrounding its publication, A Complete Key to The Dunciad remains a valuable resource for those studying The Dunciad and the literary and intellectual culture of the early 18th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165246880
• ISBN13: 9781165246885
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 28 Pages
• Weight: 0.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"