Rape Lock Key by Alexander Pope (53 results)

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Paperback. Condition: New. When Lord Petre had the effrontery of cutting off a lock of Lady Arabella Fermor's hair, a veritable war erupted between the two noble families. A mutual friend, saddened by their estrangement, asked Alexander Pope, then a young poet, to write a poem about it, in order to make a joke of it and "laugh them together again". But the result - which in its ingenuity and poetical brilliance reaches peaks of epic sublime - concealed darker and more dangerous undertones that unleashed an even greater storm between the parties involved - and among the whole literary world of the time.As Belinda glides along the Thames admired for her beauty and the crafty Baron schemes to take his prize, a host of supernatural beings - elfs, sylphs, gnomes - dance around them to avoid the impending doom, in what is Pope's crowning poetical achievement and perhaps the greatest satirical poem ever written. Included in this volume are the original two-canto version of The Rape of the Lock and Pope's hilarious mock-interpretation of the poem as a seditious work, A Key to the Lock.…

Paperback. Condition: New. When Lord Petre had the effrontery of cutting off a lock of Lady Arabella Fermor's hair, a veritable war erupted between the two noble families. A mutual friend, saddened by their estrangement, asked Alexander Pope, then a young poet, to write a poem about it, in order to make a joke of it and "laugh them together again". But the result - which in its ingenuity and poetical brilliance reaches peaks of epic sublime - concealed darker and more dangerous undertones that unleashed an even greater storm between the parties involved - and among the whole literary world of the time.As Belinda glides along the Thames admired for her beauty and the crafty Baron schemes to take his prize, a host of supernatural beings - elfs, sylphs, gnomes - dance around them to avoid the impending doom, in what is Pope's crowning poetical achievement and perhaps the greatest satirical poem ever written. Included in this volume are the original two-canto version of The Rape of the Lock and Pope's hilarious mock-interpretation of the poem as a seditious work, A Key to the Lock.…

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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. When Lord Petre had the effrontery of cutting off a lock of Lady Arabella Fermors hair, a veritable war erupted between the two noble families. A mutual friend, saddened by their estrangement, asked Alexander Pope, then a young poet, to write a poem about it, in order to make a joke of it and laugh them together again. But the result which in its ingenuity and poetical brilliance reaches peaks of epic sublime concealed darker and more dangerous undertones that unleashed an even greater storm between the parties involved and among the whole literary world of the time.As Belinda glides along the Thames admired for her beauty and the crafty Baron schemes to take his prize, a host of supernatural beings elfs, sylphs, gnomes dance around them to avoid the impending doom, in what is Popes crowning poetical achievement and perhaps the greatest satirical poem ever written. Included in this volume are the original two-canto version of The Rape of the Lock and Popes hilarious mock-interpretation of the poem as a seditious work, A Key to the Lock. Included in this volume are the original two-canto version of The Rape of the Lock and Popes hilarious mock-interpretation of the poem as a seditious work, A Key to the Lock. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Condition: Very Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Soft cover. Condition: New. ix + 86 pp. Green covers, French wraps. New, no defects. A handy, convenient edition of these classic poems.

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Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 128 pages. 7.75x5.50x0.25 inches. In Stock.

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Paperback. Condition: As New. The Rape of the Lock and A Key to the Lock (2004) by Alexander Pope ? Hesperus Poetry Edition Sold by Crappy Old Books A dazzling mock-epic and a sharp satirical response to 18th-century high society, The Rape of the Lock remains Alexander Pope?s most celebrated poem. In this elegant Hesperus Poetry edition, readers will find not only the poem in its refined five-canto form but also Pope?s lesser-known but equally biting A Key to the Lock , a parody of the over-serious commentaries that often plagued poetic works. First published in 1714, The Rape of the Lock transforms a petty squabble over a snipped curl into a grand mythological battle, complete with sylphs, gnomes, and a truly ridiculous sense of drama. It?s Pope at his most polished and mischievous. A Key to the Lock , added here for good measure, offers a tongue-in-cheek ?explanation? of the poem?s ?hidden meaning,? skewering conspiracy-minded readers before they had a chance. This 2004 Hesperus edition brings Pope?s razor wit to a new generation in a compact, readable format ? lightly worn, possibly a bit foxed, and with that particular musty charm only available from Crappy Old Books. Perfect for lovers of satire, poetry, or simply those who enjoy a good mock-heroic hair disaster. Near new condition. …

Paperback. Condition: Good. Card covers in tidy condition Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

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Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 128 pages. 7.50x4.75x0.25 inches. In Stock.

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Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - When Lord Petre had the effrontery of cutting off a lock of Lady Arabella Fermor's hair, a veritable war erupted between the two noble families. A mutual friend, saddened by their estrangement, asked Alexander Pope, then a young poet, to write a poem about it, in order to make a joke of it and 'laugh them together again'. But the result - which in its ingenuity and poetical brilliance reaches peaks of epic sublime - concealed darker and more dangerous undertones that unleashed an even greater storm between the parties involved - and among the whole literary world of the time.As Belinda glides along the Thames admired for her beauty and the crafty Baron schemes to take his prize, a host of supernatural beings - elfs, sylphs, gnomes - dance around them to avoid the impending doom, in what is Pope's crowning poetical achievement and perhaps the greatest satirical poem ever written. Included in this volume are the original two-canto version of The Rape of the Lock and Pope's hilarious mock-interpretation of the poem as a seditious work, A Key to the Lock. …