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Rape of the Lock

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Alexander Pope's The Rape of the Lock is a witty and playful mock-epic poem that satirizes the vanity and trivial pursuits of 18th-century high society. Based on a real incident, the poem humorously recounts the story of a nobleman who cuts a lock of hair from the beautiful Belinda, transforming a minor social indiscretion into a grand epic battle. With its sparkling wit and elegant verse, Pope's poem explores themes of vanity, honor, and the absurdity of aristocratic life. Infused with supernatural elements and rich in classical allusions, The Rape of the Lock is a timeless masterpiece that combines humor and social commentary with poetic brilliance. It remains one of Pope's most enduring works, celebrated for its clever use of the heroic couplet and its insightful portrayal of human folly.

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  • Språk:
  • Engelska
  • ISBN:
  • 9781557429162
  • Format:
  • Häftad
  • Sidor:
  • 53
  • Utgiven:
  • 2. maj 2006
  • Mått:
  • 142x229x4 mm.
  • Vikt:
  • 104 g.
Leveranstid: 2-4 veckor
Förväntad leverans: 27. december 2024
Förlängd ångerrätt till 31. januari 2025

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Alexander Pope's The Rape of the Lock is a witty and playful mock-epic poem that satirizes the vanity and trivial pursuits of 18th-century high society. Based on a real incident, the poem humorously recounts the story of a nobleman who cuts a lock of hair from the beautiful Belinda, transforming a minor social indiscretion into a grand epic battle. With its sparkling wit and elegant verse, Pope's poem explores themes of vanity, honor, and the absurdity of aristocratic life. Infused with supernatural elements and rich in classical allusions, The Rape of the Lock is a timeless masterpiece that combines humor and social commentary with poetic brilliance. It remains one of Pope's most enduring works, celebrated for its clever use of the heroic couplet and its insightful portrayal of human folly.

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