The Age of Pope

The Age of Pope by John Dennis is a comprehensive and insightful analysis of the literary and cultural landscape of the 18th century, particularly focusing on the works of Alexander Pope and his contemporaries. The book explores the social, political, and intellectual context of the period, and how it influenced the literary output of the time. It covers a wide range of topics, including the rise of the novel, the emergence of literary criticism, and the changing attitudes towards gender and sexuality. Dennis also examines the role of patronage and the commercialization of literature, as well as the impact of the Enlightenment on the literary world. The Age of Pope is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of English literature and the cultural history of the 18th century.1909. One of the Handbooks of English Literature edited by Professor Hales. This volume covers the time period of roughly 1700, the year in which John Dryden died, and 1744, the date of Alexander Pope's death. Found within is discussion on 37 prose writers and poets of this time such as Jonathan Swift, Lady Mary Wortley Montagu, Matthew Prior, Ambrose Philips and Nicholas Rowe. An index of other minor poets and prose writers is included.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.