A short biography of alexander pope
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Biography
Alexander Pope (1688 – 1744) was an English poet and satirist during the Restoration (“Alexander Pope,” Jokinen). He was born in London on May 21, 1688 into a Roman Catholic family (Jokinen). From childhood, Pope suffered from a spinal deformity that left him disabled and prevented him from ever growing past the height of 4’6″ (“Alexander Pope,” Jokinen). Pope’s formal education was sadly limited because of his religious views (Jokinen). During the Restoration Catholics were persecuted and Pope’s religion prevented him from attending public schools (Jokinen). Despite these limitations, he learned some Latin and Greek from various tutors and became an avid reader and aspired to become a great poet (“Alexander Pope,” Jokinen). He had the advantage of becoming part of a literary subculture among other Roman Catholics living near him (Jonkinen). He was introduced to this circle by Sir William Trumbull and th
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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 |
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Biography of Alexander Pope, England's Most Quoted Poet
Alexander Pope (May 21, 1688 – May 30, 1744) is one of the best-known and most-quoted poets in the English language. He specialized in satirical writing, which earned him some enemies but helped his witty language endure for centuries.
Fast Facts: Alexander Pope
- Occupation: Poet, satirist, writer
- Known For: Pope's poetry satirized English politics and society of the day, which earned him both admirers and enemies during a particularly turbulent era of British history. His writings have endured and made him one of the most quoted English writers, second only to Shakespeare.
- Born: May 21, 1688 in London, England
- Died: May 30, 1744 in Twickenham, Middlesex, England
- Parents: Alexander Pope and Edith Turner
- Notable Quote: "Teach me to feel another's woe, to hide the fault I see, that mercy I to others show, that mercy show to me."
Early Life
Pope was born into a Catholic family in