The Rape of the Lock, and Other Poems

By Alexander Pope
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"The Rape of the Lock, and Other Poems" by Alexander Pope is a collection of witty and satirical poetry from one of the greatest poets of the 18th century. The title poem is a mock-epic that humorously explores a trivial social incident, showcasing Pope's sharp wit, elegant style, and keen insight into human behavior. The collection also includes other poems that reflect his mastery of language and poetic form.

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GenrePoetry
Length2 hrs 31 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJan 1, 1712
LanguageEnglish

Table of contents

1Preface
6Epistle To Dr. Arbuthnot
2Introduction
7Ode On Solitude
3The Rape Of The Lock
8The Descent Of Dullness
4An Essay On Criticism
9Epitaph On Gay
5An Essay on Man, Epistle 1

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