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First published in 1756, this influential essay on the life and work of Alexander Pope remains a classic of literary criticism. Warton's analysis of Pope's poetry and his insights into the social and cultural contexts of Pope's era have been widely influential in shaping our... Read Full Overview

First published in 1756, this influential essay on the life and work of Alexander Pope remains a classic of literary criticism. Warton's analysis of Pope's poetry and his insights into the social and cultural contexts of Pope's era have been widely influential in shaping our... Read Full Overview