The Works of Alexander Pope, Volume 1 : Poetry - Volume 1

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Pope, Alexander, 1688-1744

Contributor:

Elwin, Whitwell, 1816-1900

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Works of Alexander Pope, Volume 1" by Alexander Pope is a comprehensive collection of the poet's works, including poetry and some prose, compiled in the 18th century. The volume also features introductions and commentary by prominent literary figures, indicating its importance in the canon of English literature. This edition includes many of Pope's notable poems as well as unpublished letters, shedding light on his life and friendships, which adds a rich context to his poetic oeuvre. The opening of the volume presents the historical context surrounding Pope's works, including an advertisement by Warburton that discusses the care put into this new complete edition following Pope's death. Additionally, it mentions the editorial challenges and considerations taken to preserve the integrity of Pope's poetry and prose, underscoring the significance of his literary legacy. The table of contents reveals a range of his poetry from various periods, including collections of translations and original compositions, setting the stage for a detailed exploration of Pope's literary contributions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Jonathan Ingram, Josephine Paolucci and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net.

Notes:

Reading ease score: 64.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2010-05-02