Publisher's Synopsis
The Rape of the Lock and Other Poems is a collection of satirical poems written by Alexander Pope, one of the most famous English poets of the 18th century. The title poem, The Rape of the Lock, is a mock-heroic narrative poem that tells the story of a young woman whose lock of hair is stolen by a suitor, leading to a comic battle between the two families. The collection also includes other satirical poems, such as The Dunciad, which mocks the literary and intellectual world of Pope's time, and An Essay on Criticism, which offers Pope's thoughts on literary criticism and the nature of poetry. The poems are known for their wit, irony, and use of classical allusions, and have been praised for their skillful use of language and their ability to entertain and provoke thought. This edition includes an introduction by the editor, as well as notes and a glossary to help readers understand the historical and literary context of the poems.Fairest of mortals, thou distinguish'd care Of thousand bright Inhabitants of Air! If e'er one vision touch.'d thy infant thought, Of all the Nurse and all the Priest have taught.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
