The Dunciad

By Alexander Pope

Book Overview

The Dunciad is a satirical poem written by Alexander Pope in 1728. The poem is divided into four books and is a scathing critique of the literary and intellectual culture of Pope's time. The central figure of the poem is the goddess Dulness, who represents the spirit of stupidity and ignorance that Pope saw as pervading the literary world. The poem is full of references to contemporary writers and thinkers, many of whom are portrayed as fools and buffoons. The Dunciad is notable for its use of mock-heroic style, in which the language and structure of epic poetry are used to satirize a trivial or mundane subject. The poem was hugely popular in its time and has since become a classic of English literature, admired for its wit, its satire, and its insight into the cultural and intellectual climate of the early 18th century.This would be the complete version.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: 1162693177
• ISBN13: 9781162693170
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 62 Pages
• Weight: 0.27 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 7.5" x 9.3"