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The dunciad is a scathing work of satire and critique written by alexander pope in the mockheroic style. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The major works alexander pope has often been termed the first true professional poet in english, whose dealings with the book trade helped to produce the literary marketplace of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. The major works of alexander pope kindle edition by alexander. After shakespeare, pope is the secondmost quoted writer in the english. This authoritative edition was first published in the acclaimed oxford authors series under the general editorship of frank kermode. Alexander pope biography list of works, study guides. Pope has often been termed the first truly professional poet in english, whose dealings with the book trade helped to produce the. The major works oxford worlds classics abebooks pope, alexander. The major works of alexander pope by alexander pope alibris. The major works of alexander pope ebook by alexander pope. I had never read any of pope s work before and found myself.
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