The Rape of the Lock and Other Poems (Signet Classic Poetry Series)

Alexander Pope enjoyed in his lifetime a fame and fortune that few poets have received. Known for his brilliant epigrams, he was an uncompromising social critic and razor-sharp satirist of fashionable society€s foibles. His poetry was characterized by a graceful mastery of the English language, a biting wit, and a moral alertness that ranged from contemptuous to compassionate to dryly humorous. Considered England€s greatest living poet by the age of 25, Pope would be hailed by Lord Byron as €œthe greatest name in our Poetry.€

 

Presented here in their entirety are several of Pope€s principal works, including the delightful mock-epic, The Rape of the Lock, Windsor Forrest, Essay on Man, Elo¯se to Abelard, Essay on Criticism, and his satirical masterpiece, The Dunciad. Together, they represent the writings of one of the Enlightenment€s greatest poets.