Pope, Alexander
The Rape of the Lock (Vintage Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780099511526
- author:
- Pope, Alexander
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Vintage Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2007
- Pages:
- 96
- Dimensions:
- 129mm X 198mm
- Genre:
- Works by individual poets: 16th to 18th centuries
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The Rape of the Lock: An Heroi-comical Poem in Five Cantos by Alexander Pope. A fashionable London society gathering is the backdrop for a shocking crime, as the beautiful Belinda becomes the victim of a dastardly attack. The perpetrator's choice of weapon may seem unusual, but the outcome is all too real. This witty and sharp poem is a hilarious mock epic that explores the consequences of a bad hair day. Alexander Pope's poem is accompanied by beautiful illustrations by Aubrey Beardsley, adding to the poem's wit and charm. With its unique blend of humor and satire, The Rape of the Lock is a fascinating read for anyone interested in 18th-century literature and poetry.
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