In this groundbreaking study, Deetz examines the life and works of Alexander Pope, one of the most accomplished poets of the eighteenth century. He explores Pope's literary influences, his artistic principles, and his legacy on English literature. The book also includes a selection of Pope's masterpieces, with commentary and analysis by Deetz. A must-read for anyone interested in the history of English poetry. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.