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British Library: Discovering Literature: The Rape of the Lock
Read an overview of "The Rape of the Lock" by Alexander Pope and view additional resources such as articles and collection items.
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British Library: Discovering Literature: Neoclassicism
Writers and craftsmen including Alexander Pope, John Dryden, Jonathan Swift, and Josiah Wedgwood found inspiration in the classical period. This article explores how their works adopted the style, genres, aesthetic values, and subjects...
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British Library: Discovering Literature: Letters, Letter Writing and Epistolary Novels
This article explores the real and fictional letters published in the 18th century, from the correspondence of Alexander Pope and Ignatius Sancho to Samuel Richardson's hugely popular epistolary novel "Pamela" and the works it inspired.
English Verse
English Verse: Alexander Pope (1688 1744)
Three of the famous satirist's poems are included here in full text, along with a brief biographical sketch and a recommended book for further reading.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: "A Brown Woman" by James Branch Cabell
This is the text of the short story "A Brown Woman" by James Branch Cabell, a poignant recital of the love of Alexander Pope for the unspoiled maiden of the fields - the heartbreak, or the tragedy, of "A Brown Woman"
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Web Gallery of Art: Bust of Alexander Pope
An image of "Bust of Alexander Pope", created by Louis-Francois Roubiliacz (Marble, height 63 cm).
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Alexander Pope
Considered one of the greatest English poets of the eighteenth century.
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: The Rhetorical Organization of Neoclassical Couplet [Pdf]
This a two-page PDF of the article "The Rhetorical Organization of the Neoclassical Couplet."
Authors Calendar
Author's Calendar: John Milton
A biography of John Milton. Includes information on his famous epic poem, PARADISE LOST, as well as links to William Blake, Percy Shelley, Alexander Pope, John Keats, Lord Byron, and J.R.R. Tolkien.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Alexander Vi
Pope Alexander VI was a pope of the Renaissance.
Read Works
Read Works: The Doctrine of Discovery, 1493
[Free Registration/Login Required] Abridged from the full text located at the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History, this excerpt desribes the contents of the Papal Bull "Inter Caetera" issued by Pope Alexander VI. Paired texts...
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Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Jonathan Swift
Find out more about the life and work of Jonathan Swift when you explore this site. This resource provides links to lesson plans and other activities for some of his books.
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Abcteach: People
[Free Registration/Login Required] Print worksheets from biographies and autobiographies from famous people such as Sally Ride, Clara Barton, Abraham Lincoln, Francis Scott Key, Alexander the Great and many more.
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British Library: Discovering Literature: Satire and Humour
Discover how writers of the 17th and 18th centuries used satire and humour to address issues around politics and power, inequality and class, gender and marriage - as well as to entertain readers and audiences.
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Web Gallery of Art: Pope Alexander Iii Receives an Ambassador
An image of "Pope Alexander III Receives an Ambassador", created by Spinello Aretino in 1407 (Fresco).
The Book Report
Kids reads.com: Authors
Click on the children's author link to view an article with biographical information, book titles, and the like.
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Web Gallery of Art: Pope Alexander Vi Presenting Jacopo Pesaro to St Peter
An image of "Pope Alexander VI Presenting Jacopo Pesaro to St Peter", created by Tiziano Vecellio from 1506-11 (Oil on canvas, 146 x 184 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: Tomb of Pope Alexander (Chigi) Vii
An image of "Tomb of Pope Alexander (Chigi) VII", created by Gian Lorenzo Bernini from 1671-78 (Marble and gilded bronze, over life-size).
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Web Gallery of Art: Tomb of Pope Alexander (Chigi) Vii
An image of "Tomb of Pope Alexander (Chigi) VII", created by Gian Lorenzo Bernini from 1671-78 (Marble and gilded bronze, over life-size).
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