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Set against the backdrop of the Restoration literature period, this work showcases Alexander Pope's satirical prowess through a mock-epic narrative about a trivial incident involving a stolen lock of hair. By magnifying this event, Pope critiques the vanity and absurdity of high society's obsession with appearance, fashion, and etiquette. His sharp wit and keen observations challenge aristocratic values, exploring timeless themes of femininity and societal norms. The blend of humor and allegory highlights the fragility of social constructs and human nature's inherent flaws.
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The Rape of the Lock, and Other Poems, Alexander Pope
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- Rok vydania
- 2024
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- Titul
- The Rape of the Lock, and Other Poems
- Jazyk
- anglicky
- Autori
- Alexander Pope
- Vydavateľ
- Double 9 Books
- Rok vydania
- 2024
- Väzba
- mäkká
- Počet strán
- 198
- ISBN13
- 9789362761750
- Kategórie
- Beletria
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- Set against the backdrop of the Restoration literature period, this work showcases Alexander Pope's satirical prowess through a mock-epic narrative about a trivial incident involving a stolen lock of hair. By magnifying this event, Pope critiques the vanity and absurdity of high society's obsession with appearance, fashion, and etiquette. His sharp wit and keen observations challenge aristocratic values, exploring timeless themes of femininity and societal norms. The blend of humor and allegory highlights the fragility of social constructs and human nature's inherent flaws.