c.1880s - The Poetical Works of Alexander Pope

Undated, c.1880
Hurst & Co., Publishers/ New York

Alexander Pope (1688–1744) was an English poet best known for his satirical verse and for his translation of Homer. His most famous works include "The Rape of the Lock," "The Dunciad," and "An Essay on Criticism." Pope's writing is characterized by its wit, precise metrical forms, and its use of heroic couplets. He became one of the leading literary figures of his time, profoundly influencing English poetry and literary criticism.

Hardcover. Decorative Victorian binding with illustrated gilt detail. Gilt edges. Beveled edges. Frontispiece with tissue guard. Red border detail to pages. Binding tight. Some fading to cloth. Rubbing to edges. 550pp.

Condition: Good

Size: 5” x 7 1/2”