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This hard to say, if greater Want of Skill Appear in Writing or in Judging ill, But, of the two, less dang'rous is th' Offence, To tire our Patience , than mis-lead our Sense : Some few in that , but Numbers err in this , Ten Censure wrong for one who Writes amiss; A Fool might... Read Full Overview

An Essay on Criticism is one of the first major poems written by the English writer Alexander Pope (1688-1744). It is the source of the famous quotations "To err is human, to forgive divine," "A little learning is a dang'rous thing" (frequently misquoted as "A little knowledge... Read Full Overview

How is this book unique? Font adjustments & biography included Unabridged (100% Original content) Illustrated About An Essay on Criticism by Alexander Pope An Essay on Criticism was the first major poem written by the English writer Alexander Pope (1688-1744). However, despite... Read Full Overview

Alexander Pope (1688-1744) was an English poet best known for his satirical verse and use of the heroic couplet. Some of Pope's most popular works include his essay on criticism as well as the poems The Rape of the Lock and The Dunciad.

An Essay on Criticism is one of the first major poems written by the English writer Alexander Pope (1688-1744), published in 1711. It is the source of the famous quotations "To err is human; to forgive, divine", "A little learning is a dang'rous thing" (frequently misquoted as... Read Full Overview

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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

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This critical examination of Alexander Pope's 'Essay on Criticism' provides readers with a detailed analysis of the poem's themes, structure, and historical context. It offers insights into the intellectual and cultural climate of the early 18th century, and highlights the... Read Full Overview

Read Alexander Pope's famous essay on criticism with insightful notes by Mr. Warburton. This book provides a great analysis of Pope's work and its influence on literary criticism. It's a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the basics of literary criticism.

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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... Read Full Overview

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 is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

Pope's Essay On Criticism is a literary work written by Alexander Pope and originally published in 1711. This book is a poem in heroic couplets that explores the principles of literary criticism and the art of writing. It is divided into three parts, each addressing a different... Read Full Overview

The 18th century was a wealth of knowledge, exploration and rapidly growing technology and expanding record-keeping made possible by advances in the printing press. In its determination to preserve the century of revolution, Gale initiated a revolution of its own: digitization... Read Full Overview