The Life Of Alexander Pope: Including Extracts From His Correspondence

By Robert Carruthers

Book Overview

""The Life of Alexander Pope: Including Extracts from His Correspondence"" is a biographical work written by Robert Carruthers that explores the life and works of the famous 18th-century English poet Alexander Pope. The book provides a comprehensive overview of Pope's life, from his childhood in London to his rise as one of the most celebrated poets of his time. The author delves into Pope's personal relationships, including his friendships with other literary figures such as Jonathan Swift and Samuel Johnson, and his romantic liaisons. In addition to the biographical content, the book also includes numerous excerpts from Pope's letters, providing readers with a glimpse into the poet's personal thoughts and feelings. The letters cover a wide range of topics, from literary criticism to personal matters, and offer valuable insights into Pope's creative process and his views on society and culture. Overall, ""The Life of Alexander Pope"" is a fascinating exploration of the life and works of one of the most important poets in English literary history. It provides readers with a detailed and engaging portrait of Pope, shedding light on his personal life, his creative process, and his enduring legacy.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: 1162954329
• ISBN13: 9781162954325
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 516 Pages
• Weight: 1.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"