Poems
Alexander Pope
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Poems
Published
September 10, 1966
Publisher
Yale University Press
Pages
880
ISBN-13
9780300000306
ISBN-10
0300000308
Description
"Pope's letters are fascinating documents, apart from his importance as a poet. Highly revealing of his character - they also comprise a body of writing of interest for an understanding of his times: its personalities, its plots, its tragedies and exiles, its loves, its scandals, the movement of its religious, political, and philosophical ideas, its sense of poetry, and its notions of poetic craft and genre." "George Sherburn's scholarly five-volume Collected Correspondence is the necessary basis for any new edition. The collection presented here is in the first place a balanced and varied selection from Sherburn. Since 1956, however, many new letters have been discovered, and this volume includes most of them. Many are among Pope's best, though they have till now been scattered in learned journals." "This selection supplies an introduction, a commentary on each letter identifying allusions and quotations (with translations where necessary), and thematic and biographical indexes."--Jacket.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Poems?
This edition of Poems has approximately 880 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Poems?
For most readers, Poems typically takes between 18h 20m and 12h 13m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 220,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 14h 40m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 30 days • Estimated word count: 220,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Poems?
The estimated word count for Poems is approximately 220,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Poems?
Poems was written by Alexander Pope.
When was Poems published?
The publication date for this specific edition is September 10, 1966. The original work may have been published on a different date.