The rape of the lock
an heroi-comical poem in five cantos
by Alexander Pope
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A satiric poem about Belinda and the evil Baron who wants to steal a lock of her hair, it is a commentary on the battle of the sexes and the contemporary social world of high society.
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Poetry (poetic works by one author), English poetry, Pope, alexander, 1688-1744, English literature, history and criticism, Civilization, Social life and customs, Sources, Catholics, Young women, Poetry, Rape of the lock (Pope, Alexander), Aristocracy (Social class), Pope, Alexander, 1688-1744., Young women -- Poetry., Catholics -- England -- Poetry., Great Britain -- Civilization -- 18th century -- Sources., Literary collections, Epic poetry, Mock-heroic literature, Women, Criticism and interpretation, English literature, Translations into German, German literature, Translations from English, Class consciousness, British DrawingPeople
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The rape of the lock: An heroi-comical poem. In five cantos. Written by Mr. Pope.
1716, printed for T. Johnson
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The Rape of the Lock: An Heroi-comical Poem in Five Canto's
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"An edition of this book was issued by Leonard Smithers in 1896, in crown quatro ... The present issue consists of 1,000 copies on art paper and 50 copies on Japanese vellum, in demy 16mo ... a new cover design has been furnished by Mr. Beardsley, and the cover design to the 1896 edition is reproduced on the third page of this volume"--P. [vi].
Plates are included in the pagination.
Gift of James G. Nelson, May 29, 2011
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