An Essay On Man; Moral Essays And Satires

By Alexander Pope

Book Overview

A brisk, humane beacon through the fog of modern ambiguity. An Essay On Man; Moral Essays And Satires gathers a spellbinding conversation across reason and passion, a verse-driven inquiry into human nature and the limits of knowledge. This carefully retooled edition presents Pope's ethical essay collection and moral philosophy essays in a form that speaks to today's general readership, academic readers, and study guide readers alike. It situates a verse satire anthology within the neoclassical satire tradition, tracing a clear thread from eighteenth century england to contemporary sensibilities. Readers encounter a lucid, quick-witted critique of pride, ambition, and restraint, and a humane invitation to measure ourselves against universal questions rather than clever jeux d'esprit alone. Historically significant and elegantly restored, the work stands as a cornerstone of georgian era literature: a landmark in classical satire, a partner to the era's enduring conversations about virtue, reason, and the human condition. This is more than a reprint; it is a collector's item and a cultural treasure, revived for today's library shelves and tomorrow's classrooms. For casual readers new to the classics, and for connoisseurs seeking a site of reflection and enduring craft, the edition honours Pope's balancing act between wit and wisdom, between critique and care.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9354943152
• ISBN13: 9789354943157
• Release Date: August 2021
• Publisher: Alpha Edition
• Length: 146 Pages
• Weight: 0.49 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"