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Alexander Pope's Poetical Works Vol. I - Couverture souple

Pope, Alexander

 
9781479434473: Alexander Pope's Poetical Works Vol. I
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 1479434477 ISBN 13 : 9781479434473
Editeur : Wildside Press, 2024

Synopsis

Volume I of Alexander Pope's Poetical Works includes some of his early and influential writings. Here are some notable works often included in this volume:

    Pastorals: These are among Pope's earliest published poems, written in the pastoral tradition, celebrating the idealized simplicity and beauty of rural life.An Essay on Criticism: A didactic poem that offers guidance on literary criticism and poetic taste. It includes some of Pope's most famous lines, such as "To err is human, to forgive divine."Windsor Forest: A poem celebrating the beauty of the English countryside and the peace following the Treaty of Utrecht. It reflects Pope's mastery of the descriptive and lyrical style.The Temple of Fame: A poem inspired by Geoffrey Chaucer's The House of Fame. It explores themes of ambition and the quest for immortality through artistic achievement.The Messiah: A sacred eclogue imitating Virgil's fourth Eclogue, it prophesies the coming of a savior, blending classical and Christian imagery.Ode for Music on St. Cecilia's Day: A poem celebrating the power of music, written for the feast day of St. Cecilia, the patron saint of musicians.


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Éditeur
Wildside Press
Date d'édition
2024
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
1479434477
ISBN 13 
9781479434473
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
340
Éditeur
Ward Adolphus William
Coordonnées du fabricant
non disponible
Personne responsable
gpsr@libri.de
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