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The Rape of the Lock (1712; revised 1714) is a mock-epic poem by Alexander Pope, widely considered one of the finest examples of satire in English literature. Written in heroic couplets, the poem humorously exaggerates a trivial social incident—a young nobleman’s theft of a lock of hair from a high-societyContinue Reading

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Alexander Pope (1688–1744) was one of the most influential English poets of the 18th century, known for his satirical verse, mastery of the heroic couplet, and sharp wit. Born in London to a Roman Catholic family, Pope faced religious discrimination that limited his access to formal education. Nevertheless, he wasContinue Reading