The Rape of the Lock by Alexander Pope
This satirical mock-heroic poem is a humorous critique of 18th century high society in England, focusing on a trivial event - the cutting of a woman's lock of hair without her consent - which is blown out of proportion. The poem, written in a style that mimics epic works like the Iliad and the Odyssey, uses this event to highlight the vanity and petty squabbles of the elite, using a combination of humor, wit, and irony. It also explores themes of beauty, gender roles, and the nature of good and evil.
The 4964th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1712
- Nationality
- British
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- Unknown
- Words
- 5,742
- Original Language
- English
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- Masterpieces of World Literature (Frank N. Magill)