Satires And Epistles (1881)

By Alexander Pope and Mark Pattison

Book Overview

Satires And Epistles is a collection of poems by the renowned English poet Alexander Pope. Originally published in 1881, this book contains a series of satirical and epistolary poems that showcase Pope's wit, humor, and mastery of language. The satires in this collection are scathing critiques of the society and politics of Pope's time, while the epistles are more personal and reflective, often addressing friends or loved ones. Throughout the book, Pope employs a variety of poetic forms and techniques, including rhymed couplets, heroic couplets, and mock-heroic verse. The result is a collection of poems that is both entertaining and thought-provoking, and which continues to be studied and appreciated by scholars and readers alike.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: 1164866370
• ISBN13: 9781164866374
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 182 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"