Pope, Alexander 1688-1744
Overview
| Works: | 10,212 works in 33,296 publications in 12 languages and 390,329 library holdings |
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| Genres: | Criticism, interpretation, etc Poetry Epistolary poetry Philosophical poetry Didactic poetry History Biographies Literary criticism Sources Mock-heroic poetry |
| Subject Headings: | Poets, English |
| Roles: | Author, Translator, Librettist, Editor, Other, Dedicatee, Creator, Arranger, Honoree, Contributor, wpr, Lyricist, Speaker, Compiler, Author of introduction, Bibliographic antecedent, edi, Performer, 070, Author in quotations or text abstracts, Illustrator, Composer, Artist, Photographer, Recipient, Conductor, wat, 901 |
| Classifications: | PR3633, 821.5 |
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Most widely held works about
Alexander Pope
- Poets thinking : Pope, Whitman, Dickinson, Yeats by Helen Vendler( )
- The skeptical sublime : aesthetic ideology in Pope and the Tory satirists by James Noggle( )
- Alexander Pope the poet in the poems by Dustin H Griffin( )
- Alexander Pope and the traditions of formal verse satire by Howard D Weinbrot( )
- Pope and the destiny of the Stuarts : history, politics, and mythology in the age of Queen Anne by Pat Rogers( )
- The rape of the lock by Alexander Pope( )
- Alexander Pope : a life by Maynard Mack( Book )
- The rape of the text : reading and misreading Pope's Essay on man by Harry M Solomon( )
- My study windows by James Russell Lowell( Book )
- Quests of difference : reading Pope's poems by G. Douglas Atkins( )
- Alexander Pope by Leslie Stephen( Book )
- Alexander Pope: the poetry of allusion by Reuben A Brower( Book )
- Alexander Pope; the education of genius, 1688-1728 by Peter Quennell( Book )
- Pope : a collection of critical essays by J. V Guerinot( Book )
- On the poetry of Pope by Geoffrey Tillotson( Book )
- The garden and the city : retirement and politics in the later poetry of Pope, 1731-1743 by Maynard Mack( Book )
- The complete critical guide to Alexander Pope by Paul Baines( )
- "This long disease, my life" : Alexander Pope and the sciences by Marjorie Hope Nicolson( Book )
- The early career of Alexander Pope by George Sherburn( Book )
- Alexander Pope by Bonamy Dobrée( Book )
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Most widely held works by
Alexander Pope
An essay on man by
Alexander Pope(
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651 editions published between 1376 and 2020 in 10 languages and held by 7,510 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Voltaire called it "the most sublime didactic poem ever written in any language." Rousseau rhapsodized about its intellectual consolations. Kant recited long passages of it from memory during his lectures. And Adam Smith and David Hume drew inspiration from it in their writings. This was Alexander Pope's Essay on Man (1733-34), a masterpiece of philosophical poetry, one of the most important and controversial works of the Enlightenment, and one of the most widely read, imitated, and discussed poems of eighteenth-century Europe and America. This volume, which presents the first major new edition of the poem in more than fifty years, introduces this essential work to a new generation of readers, recapturing the excitement and illuminating the debates it provoked from the moment of its publication. Echoing Milton's purpose in Paradise Lost, Pope says his aim in An Essay on Man is to "vindicate the ways of God to man"--To explain the existence of evil and explore man's place in the universe. In a comprehensive introduction, Tom Jones describes the poem as an investigation of the fundamental question of how people should behave in a world they experience as chaotic, but which they suspect to be orderly from some higher point of view. The introduction provides a thorough discussion of the poem's attitudes, themes, composition, context, and reception, and reassesses the work's place in history. Extensive annotations to the text explain references and allusions. The result is the most accessible, informative, and reader-friendly edition of the poem in decades and an invaluable book for students and scholars of eighteenth-century literature and thought."--
651 editions published between 1376 and 2020 in 10 languages and held by 7,510 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Voltaire called it "the most sublime didactic poem ever written in any language." Rousseau rhapsodized about its intellectual consolations. Kant recited long passages of it from memory during his lectures. And Adam Smith and David Hume drew inspiration from it in their writings. This was Alexander Pope's Essay on Man (1733-34), a masterpiece of philosophical poetry, one of the most important and controversial works of the Enlightenment, and one of the most widely read, imitated, and discussed poems of eighteenth-century Europe and America. This volume, which presents the first major new edition of the poem in more than fifty years, introduces this essential work to a new generation of readers, recapturing the excitement and illuminating the debates it provoked from the moment of its publication. Echoing Milton's purpose in Paradise Lost, Pope says his aim in An Essay on Man is to "vindicate the ways of God to man"--To explain the existence of evil and explore man's place in the universe. In a comprehensive introduction, Tom Jones describes the poem as an investigation of the fundamental question of how people should behave in a world they experience as chaotic, but which they suspect to be orderly from some higher point of view. The introduction provides a thorough discussion of the poem's attitudes, themes, composition, context, and reception, and reassesses the work's place in history. Extensive annotations to the text explain references and allusions. The result is the most accessible, informative, and reader-friendly edition of the poem in decades and an invaluable book for students and scholars of eighteenth-century literature and thought."--
An essay on man, in four epistles : to H. St. John, Lord Bolingbroke : to which is added, the universal prayer by
Alexander Pope(
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189 editions published between 1788 and 1981 in English and held by 2,940 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
189 editions published between 1788 and 1981 in English and held by 2,940 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The rape of the lock by
Alexander Pope(
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294 editions published between 1714 and 2020 in 8 languages and held by 2,233 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Presents a collection of poems by seventeenth-century English poet Alexander Pope, including the title work, a satire of a heroic epic."
294 editions published between 1714 and 2020 in 8 languages and held by 2,233 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Presents a collection of poems by seventeenth-century English poet Alexander Pope, including the title work, a satire of a heroic epic."
The Odyssey of Homer : Translated from the Greek, by Alexander Pope, Esq. by
Homer(
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164 editions published between 1753 and 1796 in English and held by 1,941 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
164 editions published between 1753 and 1796 in English and held by 1,941 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The poetical works of Alexander Pope by
Alexander Pope(
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347 editions published between 1716 and 2017 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,758 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Ill. by John Gilbert
347 editions published between 1716 and 2017 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,758 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Ill. by John Gilbert
An essay on criticism by
Alexander Pope(
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275 editions published between 1711 and 2018 in 6 languages and held by 1,686 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
With an elaborate introductory study
275 editions published between 1711 and 2018 in 6 languages and held by 1,686 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
With an elaborate introductory study
The Iliad : of Homer. Translated by Mr. Pope by
Homer(
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123 editions published between 1718 and 1796 in English and held by 1,575 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
123 editions published between 1718 and 1796 in English and held by 1,575 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The poems of Alexander Pope by
Alexander Pope(
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78 editions published between 1894 and 2007 in 3 languages and held by 1,509 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
78 editions published between 1894 and 2007 in 3 languages and held by 1,509 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Odyssey by Homer(
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1 edition published in 2010 in English and held by 1,387 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Widely regarded as one of the finest works of literature in the Western canon, Homer's Odyssey is a masterpiece of classical epic poetry. The tale follows the travels of the Greek hero Odysseus as he strives to return to his homeland after waging battle in the Trojan War. Long presumed dead after a 20-year absence, Odysseus finally returns to his native Ithaca and is forced to fight to resume his long-lost life and save his family from ruin. The Odyssey is a can't-miss experience for
1 edition published in 2010 in English and held by 1,387 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Widely regarded as one of the finest works of literature in the Western canon, Homer's Odyssey is a masterpiece of classical epic poetry. The tale follows the travels of the Greek hero Odysseus as he strives to return to his homeland after waging battle in the Trojan War. Long presumed dead after a 20-year absence, Odysseus finally returns to his native Ithaca and is forced to fight to resume his long-lost life and save his family from ruin. The Odyssey is a can't-miss experience for
An essay on criticism : with introductory and explanatory notes by
Alexander Pope(
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11 editions published between 1711 and 2012 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,361 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Despite its somewhat dry title, this text is not a musty prose dissection of literary criticism. Instead, the piece takes the shape of a long poem in which Pope, at the very peak of his powers, takes merciless aim at many of the best-known writers of his day. The epitome of the subtle but lethal wit Alexander Pope has come to be celebrated for, ""An Essay on Criticism"" is a fun and enlightening read for Brit-lit fans
11 editions published between 1711 and 2012 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,361 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Despite its somewhat dry title, this text is not a musty prose dissection of literary criticism. Instead, the piece takes the shape of a long poem in which Pope, at the very peak of his powers, takes merciless aim at many of the best-known writers of his day. The epitome of the subtle but lethal wit Alexander Pope has come to be celebrated for, ""An Essay on Criticism"" is a fun and enlightening read for Brit-lit fans
The works of Mr. Alexander Pope by
Alexander Pope(
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136 editions published between 1717 and 2018 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,356 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
136 editions published between 1717 and 2018 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,356 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Memoirs of the extraordinary life, works, and discoveries of Martinus Scriblerus by
Alexander Pope(
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94 editions published between 1725 and 2018 in 3 languages and held by 1,346 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"In this merciless attack on eighteenth-century society, Alexander Pope expertly satirses the blind reliance on false learning that was then so prevalent. By taking one ambitious father and his determination to do everything in his power to produce a child of genius, Pope exposes the true folly of the men of his age and their absurd veneration of the ancients. And as this hallowed child grows into a man, it becomes clear that instead of being the scholar his father so desired, he is simply the inevitable offspring of a laughable generation of pseudo-intellecturals and literati"--Cover
94 editions published between 1725 and 2018 in 3 languages and held by 1,346 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"In this merciless attack on eighteenth-century society, Alexander Pope expertly satirses the blind reliance on false learning that was then so prevalent. By taking one ambitious father and his determination to do everything in his power to produce a child of genius, Pope exposes the true folly of the men of his age and their absurd veneration of the ancients. And as this hallowed child grows into a man, it becomes clear that instead of being the scholar his father so desired, he is simply the inevitable offspring of a laughable generation of pseudo-intellecturals and literati"--Cover
An essay on man : In four epistles. By Alexander Pope Esq by
Alexander Pope(
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102 editions published between 1750 and 2018 in English and held by 1,281 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
102 editions published between 1750 and 2018 in English and held by 1,281 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The complete poetical works of Alexander Pope by
Alexander Pope(
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27 editions published between 1900 and 2016 in English and French and held by 1,210 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This book contains poems by Alexander Pope, 18th-century English poet best known for his satirical verse and use of heroic couplet
27 editions published between 1900 and 2016 in English and French and held by 1,210 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This book contains poems by Alexander Pope, 18th-century English poet best known for his satirical verse and use of heroic couplet
The rape of the lock : an heroi-comical poem. In five canto's. Written by Mr. Pope by
Alexander Pope(
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89 editions published between 1714 and 1723 in English and held by 1,117 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
89 editions published between 1714 and 1723 in English and held by 1,117 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Poetical works by
Alexander Pope(
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49 editions published between 1925 and 1996 in 3 languages and held by 1,108 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
49 editions published between 1925 and 1996 in 3 languages and held by 1,108 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An essay on man, in four epistles by
Alexander Pope(
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119 editions published between 1745 and 2004 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,094 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
119 editions published between 1745 and 2004 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,094 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Epistles to several persons (Moral essays) by
Alexander Pope(
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38 editions published between 1951 and 2002 in English and held by 1,068 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
38 editions published between 1951 and 2002 in English and held by 1,068 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The rape of the lock : an heroi-comical poem in five cantos by
Alexander Pope(
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86 editions published between 1714 and 2017 in English and held by 1,052 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A hideous crime is committed at a fashionable London society gathering. The victim is the beautiful, innocent Belinda, her attacker is the dastardly Baron, and his weapon of choice is a pair of scissors ... Pope's mock-epic is the sharp and witty tale of the most famous bad hair day in the history of literature
86 editions published between 1714 and 2017 in English and held by 1,052 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A hideous crime is committed at a fashionable London society gathering. The victim is the beautiful, innocent Belinda, her attacker is the dastardly Baron, and his weapon of choice is a pair of scissors ... Pope's mock-epic is the sharp and witty tale of the most famous bad hair day in the history of literature
An essay on man, in four epistles : to H. St. John, Lord Bolingbroke by
Alexander Pope(
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115 editions published between 1788 and 1979 in English and held by 1,039 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
115 editions published between 1788 and 1979 in English and held by 1,039 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
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Related Identities
- Swift, Jonathan 1667-1745 Other Author Contributor
- Homer Other Author Creator
- Rogers, Pat 1938- Author of introduction Author Editor
- Achilles (Mythological character)
- Mack, Maynard 1909-2001 Other Author Editor
- Dryden, John 1631-1700 Other Librettist Translator Author
- Homer Author
- Homer Author
- Warburton, William 1698-1779 Other Arranger Contributor Annotator Commentator Commentator for written text Author Editor Publisher
- Gay, John 1685-1732 Other Librettist Lyricist Author Contributor Translator
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Allusions in literature American poetry Aristocracy (Social class) Autobiography in literature Birds Carlyle, Thomas, Catholics Chaucer, Geoffrey, City and town life in literature Civilization Country life in literature Davis, Herbert, Deconstruction Dickinson, Emily, Emerson, Ralph Waldo, England English poetry English-speaking countries Epistolary poetry, English Great Britain Human beings Intellectual life Learning and scholarship Lincoln, Abraham, Literature and science Pastoral poetry, English Percival, James Gates, Philosophy, English Poets, English Poets in literature Political poetry, English Politics and literature Pope, Alexander, Pride and vanity Quincy, Josiah, Rape of the lock (Pope, Alexander) Retirement in literature Science Scriblerus Club Self in literature Swinburne, Algernon Charles, Theological anthropology--Christianity Thoreau, Henry David, Thought and thinking Verse satire Verse satire, English Whitman, Walt, Winter Yeats, W. B.--(William Butler), Young women
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Alternative Names
Aleksandar Poup
Aleksandar Poup 1688-1744
Aleksanderis Poupas
Aleksandr Pop
Aleksandrs Poups 18. gadsimta angļu dzejnieks un tulkotājs
Alexander Pope
Alexander Pope angla poeto
Alexander Pope anglický básník, satirik a překladatel
Alexander Pope British poet
Alexander Pope Brits auteur
Alexander Pope engelsk poet
Alexander Pope englantilainen runoilija
Alexander Pope englischer Dichter, Übersetzer und Schriftsteller
Alexander Pope inglise luuletaja
Alexander Pope Penyajak Inggeris
Alexander Pope poet britanic
Alexander Pope poet britanik
Alexander Pope poeta angielski
Alexander Pope poeta britainiarra
Alexander Pope poeta britànic
Alexander Pope poeta britânico
Alexander Pope poeta británicu
Alexander Pope poeta inglés
Alexander Pope poeta inglese
Alexander Pope poète britannique
Baker J.
Baker, J. 1688-1744
Barnivelt Esdras
Barnivelt, Esdras 1688-1744
Hackney Iscariot
Hackney, Iscariot 1688-1744
Hacney, Iscariot
Hacney Iscariot 1688-1744
Pop, Aleksandr
Pop, Alexander 1688-1744
Popas Aleksanderis
Pope.
Pope 1688-1744
Pope A.
Pope A. 1688-1744
Pope, Al 1688-1744
Pope Alessandro
Pope Alessandro 1688-1744
Pope Alexander
Pope, Alexander, I
Pope, Alexandre
Pope Alexandre 1688-1744
Pope the Poet
Popii, Aleksander
Popiĭ, Aleksandr
Popiĭ, Aleksandr 1688-1744
Poup, Aleksander
Poup, Aleksandr
Poup, Aleksandr 1688-1744
Scribler, Martin.
Scribler, Martin 1688-1744
Scriblerus 1688-1744
Scriblerus Martinus
Scriblerus, Martinus 1688-1744
The select poetical works of Alexander Pope, 1848
Αλεξάντερ Πόουπ Άγγλος ποιητής
Александар Поуп
Александар Поуп енглески песник
Александер Поуп
Александр Поуп английский поэт
Александър Поуп
Аляксандр Поп
Поп А.
Поп А. 1688-1744
Поп Александр
Попе А
Попе А. 1688-1744
Попе, Александр
Поуп А.
Поуп А. 1688-1744
Поуп, Александр, 1688-1744.
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אלכסנדר פופ
אלכסנדר פופ משורר בריטי
פופ, אלכסנדר 1688-1744
الكسندر بوب
ألكسندر بوب شاعر بريطاني
الکساندر پوپ
الیگزنڈر پوپ
ئەلێکسەندەر پۆپ
अलेक्ज़ंडर पोप
अलेक्झांडर पोप
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আলেকজান্ডার পোপ ব্রিটিশ কবি
ਐਲੈਗਜ਼ੈਂਡਰ ਪੋਪ
அலெக்சான்டர் போப்
అలెగ్జాండర్ పోప్
ಅಲೆಕ್ಸಾಂಡರ್ ಪೋಪ್
അലക്സാണ്ടർ പോപ്പ്
အလက်ဇန္ဒား ပုပ်
알렉산더 포프
포프, 알렉산더 1688-1744
アレキサンダー・ポープ
ポウプ
ポウプ 1688-1744
ポウプ, アレグザンダー
ポープ, アレグザンダー
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