An Essay on Criticism by Alexander Pope
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Pope, Alexander, 1688-1744
English
"An Essay on Criticism" by Alexander Pope is a major poem published in 1711. Composed in heroic couplets, this verse essay examines how writers and critics should behave in the literary world of Pope's time. The poem offers advice on good criticism while warning against common faults, emphasizing imitation of ancient writers like Homer and Virgil a...
human; to forgive, divine" and "Fools rush in where angels fear to tread." (This is an automatically generated summary.)
David Roberts
3 weeks agoI picked this up late one night and the writing style is poetic but not overly flowery. I appreciate the effort put into this.
Jennifer Torres
3 months agoInitially overlooked, this book the material builds progressively without overwhelming the reader. I learned so much from this.
Aiden Lewis
4 months agoThis is one of those books where the author avoids unnecessary jargon, which is refreshing. This felt rewarding to read.
Melissa Davis
2 months agoThis was recommended to me by a colleague and the tone remains consistent and professional throughout. I’d rate this higher if I could.
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Liam Davis
1 month agoIt took me a while to start, but the formatting of this PDF is flawless and easy to read on any device. I would gladly recommend this to others.