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Index of the Project Gutenberg Works of Alexander Pope

By Alexander Pope

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Explore an era of wit and wisdom through curated verses, essays, and translations from a master poet of the 18th century.

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"Index of the Project Gutenberg Works of Alexander Pope" by Alexander Pope is a collection that organizes the celebrated 18th-century English poet's writings, including his insightful poems, astute essays, and notable translations. Centered around themes of morality, human nature, and societal critiques, the works showcase Pope’s blend of philosophical thought and elegant wit, characteristic of the Augustan era. Highlighting masterpieces such as "The Rape of the Lock," "An Essay on Man," and his interpretations of Homer's "The Iliad" and "The Odyssey," this index represents an overview of Pope's considerable impact on English literature and provides readers with a comprehensive pathway to understand his poetic exploration of the human experience and the intricacies of life.

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Alexander Pope was an English poet, translator, and satirist of the Enlightenment era who is considered one of the most prominent English poets of the early 18th century. An exponent of Augustan literature, Pope is best known for his satirical and discursive poetry including The Rape of the Lock, The Dunciad, and An Essay on Criticism, and for his translations of Homer.

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