Alexander Pope was an 18th century English poet, translator, and satirist. He is considered one of the most prominent English poets of the early 18th century. Pope suffered from Pott disease (tuberculosis of the spine) which caused him difficulties. He was educated in London and was influenced by Neoclassicism. Some of Pope's most famous works include An Essay on Criticism, The Rape of the Lock, and Essay on Man. The presentation provides an overview of Pope's background, education, literary influences, major works, and legacy as a witty poet and satirist who commented on society and human nature.

1. Alexander pope
-Presented by
Riya Bhatt and Dhatri Parmar
-Assigned by Vaidehi ma'am.
Department of English mkbu

2. An English poet
Alexander Pop was an English poet, translator,
and satirist of the Enlightenment era who is
considered one of the most prominent English
poets of the early 18th century.
● Born: 21 May 1688
London, England
● Died: 30 May 1744 (aged 56)
Twickenham, Middlesex,
England.
● Genre: Poetry, satire, translation

3. •Turning point of his life
Pott disease, a form of
tuberculosis that affects
the spine. - respiratory
difficulties, high fevers,
inflamed eyes and
abdominal pain.
Father:successful linen merchant in the Strand, London.
Mother: Edith,the daughter of William Turner, Esquire, of
York. Both parents were Catholics.
•Family background
•Education
Taught to read by his aunt
and attended Twyford
School circa 1698. Also
attended two Roman
Catholic schools in
London.
Classicism , Augustan
literature
•Literary movement
His life and works
•Works
Pastorals, An Essay on
Criticism,Messiah,The
Rape of the Lock, Windsor
Forest,The Temple of
Fame: A Vision,Eloisa to
Abelard,Three Hours After
Marriage, with
others,Elegy to the
Memory of an Unfortunate
Lady,Peri Bathous, Or the
Art of Sinking in
Poetry,The Dunciad,Moral
Essays,Essay on
Man,Epistle to Dr
Arbuthnot

4. Works of Alexander pope
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https://youtu.be/N6H4gZZeyqw

5. The Rape Of The
Lock ​
Alexander Pope

6. The Rape Of The Lock
● Written by Alexander Pope in 1712​
● A mock-heroic narrative poem​
● Ridicules superficiality, frivolity, and materialism​
● 5 Cantos in 1714​
● "Rape" means "theft"​,Witty Feminized Epic​
● Delicate imagination, verbal music, gentle satire
● on the vanity of the fair sex​

7. Character Chart
Rosicrucianism
Belinda: A young
woman whose lock
of hair is the
central focus.​ ​Sylphs: Protective
spirits assigned to
guard Belinda.​
Baron: The
suitor who
cuts Belinda’s
lock of hair.​

8. Summary
Canto 4 : Umbriel travels to the
cave of Spleen​
04
05 Canto 5: The combat of wits, The
lock is lost​
Canto 1: Belinda wakes, gets
ready for a social gathering
01 03
02 Canto 2: Belinda's journey to
Hampton Court Palace​
Canto 3 : The game of ombre,
The lock is cut​

9. Conclusion :
● Legacy of Wit and Satire​
● Mastery of Form:​
● Critical Insights​
● Pope’s wit, wisdom, and exploration of human nature
continue to resonate with readers today.​
He remains a key figure in the canon of English
literature, celebrated for his enduring contributions.​

10. WORK CITED :
Albert, Edward. A History of English Literature; a
Practical Text-Book by Edwardalbert. T.Y.
Crowell Co., 1924.
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