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Set in 18th-century high society, this mock-epic poem humorously depicts a nobleman’s theft of a lock of hair from the lovely Belinda, exaggerating a minor social faux pas into an epic conflict. Through sparkling wit and elegant verse, it critiques themes of vanity and honor while highlighting the absurdity of aristocratic life. Infused with supernatural elements and classical references, it showcases Pope's mastery of the heroic couplet, blending humor with sharp social commentary in a timeless literary work.
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The Rape of the Lock, Alexander Pope
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- Pubblicato
- 2024
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- Titolo
- The Rape of the Lock
- Lingua
- Inglese
- Autori
- Alexander Pope
- Editore
- Wildside Press
- Pubblicato
- 2024
- Formato
- In brossura
- Pagine
- 56
- ISBN13
- 9781557429162
- Serie
- Tag
- Narrativa, Tema stórico, Poesia, Donne, Classici, Scuola, Letteratura britannica, Società, Romanzi sociali, Letteratura inglese, Satira, XVIII secolo, Caffè, Kupletti, Alexander Pope, poeta, 1688-1744, Arabella Fermor, 1696-1737
- Prima pubblicazione
- 1714
- Titolo originale
- The Rape of the Lock
- Valutazione
- 3,55 su 5
- Descrizione
- Set in 18th-century high society, this mock-epic poem humorously depicts a nobleman’s theft of a lock of hair from the lovely Belinda, exaggerating a minor social faux pas into an epic conflict. Through sparkling wit and elegant verse, it critiques themes of vanity and honor while highlighting the absurdity of aristocratic life. Infused with supernatural elements and classical references, it showcases Pope's mastery of the heroic couplet, blending humor with sharp social commentary in a timeless literary work.