A classic work of literary criticism and biography, examining the life and writings of famed poet Alexander Pope. Written by Joseph Warton, himself a respected poet and critic, the book offers a detailed analysis of Pope's poetry, as well as his impact on the literary landscape of his time. With its deep insights and elegant prose, An Essay on the Genius and Writings of Pope remains a seminal work of literary scholarship. 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.