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Alexander Pope
English poet (1688–1744)
Not to be confused with Pope Alexander.
For other uses, see Alexander Pope (disambiguation).
Alexander Pope | |
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Portrait by Michael Dahl, c. 1727 | |
| Born | (1688-05-21)21 May 1688 O.S. London, England |
| Died | 30 May 1744(1744-05-30) (aged 56) Twickenham, Middlesex, England |
| Resting place | St Mary's Church, Twickenham, Middlesex, England |
| Occupation | Poet, writer, translator |
| Genre | Poetry, satire, translation |
| Literary movement | Classicism, Augustan literature |
| Notable works | The Dunciad, The Rape of the Lock, An Essay on Criticism, his translation of Homer |
Alexander Pope (21 May 1688 O.S.[1] – 30 May 1744) was an English poet, translator, and satirist of the Enlightenment era who is considered one of the most prominent English poets of the early 18th century.
An exponent of Augustan literature,[2] Pope is best known for his satirical and discursive poetry including The Rape