An Essay On Criticism

""An Essay On Criticism"" is a poem written by Alexander Pope in 1711. It is a treatise on literary criticism, which explores the principles of good and bad writing. The poem is divided into three parts, each of which focuses on a different aspect of literary criticism. In the first part, Pope discusses the importance of understanding the rules of writing and the need for poets to be both knowledgeable and creative. In the second part, he explores the role of critics and the importance of their opinions in shaping public taste. Finally, in the third part, Pope discusses the importance of balance in writing, arguing that writers must find a middle ground between excessive ornamentation and plainness. Throughout the poem, Pope uses a variety of literary devices, including metaphor, simile, and allusion, to make his points. Overall, ""An Essay On Criticism"" is a seminal work in the history of literary criticism and a valuable resource for anyone interested in the art of writing.Of All The Causes Which Conspire To Blind Man's Erring Judgment And Misguide The Mind, What The Weak Head With Strongest Bias Rules, Is Pride, The Never-failing Vice Of Fools. Whatever Nature Has In Worth Denied, She Gives In Large Recruits Of Needful Pride.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.