An Essay on Man; Moral Essays and Satires by Alexander Pope
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Pope, Alexander, 1688-1744
English
"An Essay on Man; Moral Essays and Satires" by Alexander Pope is a collection of philosophical poems published in 1733-1734. The central work attempts to "vindicate the ways of God to man," exploring humanity's place in the divine order and arguing that man must accept his position in creation's great chain. Written in heroic couplets, Pope's work ...
"Whatever is, is right." The essays were conceived as part of a larger system of ethics expressed through poetry. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Kenneth Young
4 months agoThis is one of those books where the writing style is poetic but not overly flowery. Absolutely essential reading.
Lisa King
4 months agoIt’s rare that I write reviews, but the content encourages further exploration of the subject. Time very well spent.
Michelle Lopez
4 months agoA fantastic discovery, the plot twists are genuinely surprising without feeling cheap or forced. This made complex ideas feel approachable.
Logan Walker
5 months agoSurprisingly enough, the author demonstrates strong mastery of the topic. An impressive piece of work.
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Daniel Wright
1 week agoWhat caught my attention immediately was that the arguments are well-supported by credible references. This book will stay with me for a long time.