{"product_id":"life-of-the-author-alexander-pope","title":"Life of the Author: Alexander Pope","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOffers a reader-friendly guide to reading, understanding, and appreciating Pope today\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlexander Pope’s words echo across centuries, woven into the fabric of everyday English. Phrases such as \u003ci\u003e“to err is human”\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003e“hope springs eternal”\u003c\/i\u003e have long since left the pages of his poetry to become part of common speech. But behind these familiar lines was a writer whose sharp wit, mastery of form, and satirical brilliance secured his fame while also earning him powerful enemies. \u003ci\u003eThe Life of the Author: Alexander Pope\u003c\/i\u003e provides an accessible yet rigorous introduction to one of the most quoted poets in the English language. By situating Pope within the cultural and political turbulence of the eighteenth century, author Glynis Ridley illuminates the ways Pope's life and writings continually intersected, shaping both his reputation and his enduring influence. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDrawing upon Pope’s poetry, prose, and correspondence, this concise volume reveals a man who was both celebrated and scorned, independent and embattled. Assuming no prior expertise in eighteenth-century literature, Ridley guides readers through the intellectual climate of Pope’s age, showing how satire became its defining form and how Pope elevated it into enduring art. Each chapter pairs biographical insight with close attention to the events that informed his work, providing a framework for understanding both his artistry and his historical significance.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOpening the door to a deeper appreciation of this singular writer, \u003ci\u003eThe Life of the Author: Alexander Pope:\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePresents a compact overview of Pope’s life and works, ideal for classroom adoption\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlaces Pope’s writings in dialogue with the political and cultural contexts of his time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHighlights Pope’s role in shaping satire as the dominant literary form of his age\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExplains how to approach eighteenth-century poetry with reference to Pope’s \u003ci\u003eEssay on Criticism\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrames Pope’s influence on language and culture, from everyday phrases to modern media\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eServing as both an introduction to Pope and a springboard for further reading and research into his extensive corpus, \u003ci\u003eThe Life of the Author: Alexander Pope\u003c\/i\u003e is ideal for undergraduate and graduate students exploring eighteenth-century literature, satire, or cultural history. It is well-suited for courses on English literature, poetry, and cultural studies across English, history, and humanities programs.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Wiley \u0026 Sons Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56399094743384,"sku":"9781394208302","price":28.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/1295\/4195\/files\/9781394208302_a4506000-ec50-438c-9287-0ce1d4159aea.jpg?v=1781013687","url":"https:\/\/agendabookshop.com\/products\/life-of-the-author-alexander-pope","provider":"Agenda Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}