Online-Bibliothek

Alexander Pope (1688-1744) was the most important English poet of the 18th century, as well as an essayist, satirist, and critic. This reference conveniently summarizes his life and works. Included are several-hundred alphabetically arranged entries on his works, significant historical events, cultural terms and categories, key literary terms, major scholars and critics, and more. The entries reflect current scholarship and cite works for further reading. The encyclopedia also provides a chronology and concludes with a selected, general bibliography.