The Dunciad, Variorum: With The Prolegomena Of Scriblerus (1729)

by Alexander Pope

Book Overview

The Dunciad, Variorum: With The Prolegomena Of Scriblerus (1729) is a satirical poem written by Alexander Pope. The poem is a scathing critique of the literary and cultural scene in England during the 18th century. The poem is divided into four books and features a cast of characters who represent the various vices and follies of the age. The main character, Dulness, represents the dullness and ignorance that Pope saw as pervasive in the cultural...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166034593
• ISBN13: 9781166034597
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 220 Pages
• Weight: 0.66 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"