An Essay On Man (1870)

""An Essay on Man"" is a philosophical poem written by the English poet Alexander Pope in 1734. The poem is divided into four epistles and explores the nature of man, his place in the universe, and his relationship with God. In the first epistle, Pope argues that humans can only understand the world through their own limited perspective and that they should not question God's plan. In the second epistle, he discusses the concept of human happiness and how it can be achieved through reason and virtue. In the third epistle, Pope examines the role of self-love and how it can be balanced with the love of others. Finally, in the fourth epistle, he reflects on the nature of human beings and the universe, concluding that everything is connected and part of a greater plan. ""An Essay on Man"" is a significant work in the Enlightenment era and has been praised for its insight into human nature and its exploration of the relationship between man and God.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.