The Life of Alexander Pope: Including Extracts from His CorrespondenceThis comprehensive work describes the history and life of Alexander Pope, including his early life and education, first published works and his flourishing into a celebrated poet and translator. The appendix also includes several letters to various persons, showing his more personal style of writing. |
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| Title | The Life of Alexander Pope: Including Extracts from His Correspondence Bohn's illustr. libr Bohn's illustrated library Bohn's illustrated library. The works of Alexander Pope The Life of Alexander Pope: Including Extracts from His Correspondence, Robert Carruthers The works of Alexander Pope : Life |
| Author | Robert Carruthers |
| Edition | 2 |
| Publisher | Bohn, 1857 |
| Original from | Harvard University |
| Digitized | 21 Feb 2006 |
| Length | 490 pages |
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