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100 1 _aStephen, Leslie,
_d1832-1904
245 1 0 _aAlexander Pope
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2006
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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490 1 _aEnglish Men of Letters
500 _aRelease date is 2006-10-29
508 _aProduced by Barbara Tozier, Bill Tozier, Lisa Reigel and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Alexander Pope" by Leslie Stephen is a biographical account written in the late 19th century. This work explores the life, influences, and literary contributions of the renowned English poet Alexander Pope, known for his satirical verse and reflections on society. The book seeks to provide insights into Pope's significance within the literary canon, particularly examining the early years that shaped his career. The opening of this biography sets the stage for understanding Pope's formative years. It details his family background, emphasizing his Catholic upbringing amidst societal challenges facing Catholics in England at that time. From his childhood experiences in Binfield and his precocious intellectual pursuits to the nurturing household dynamics, it outlines the early influences that prepared him for a future in literature. The narrative begins to sketch out the trials and triumphs Pope encountered as he pursued his ambition to become a celebrated poet, hinting at the complexities of his character and the societal constraints that shaped his worldview. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aPope, Alexander, 1688-1744
653 _aPoets, English -- 18th century -- Biography
830 0 _aEnglish Men of Letters
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/19654
999 _c60992
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