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Title: An Essay on Man; Moral Essays and Satires
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/An_Essay_on_Man
Credits: Transcribed from the 1891 Cassell & Company edition by Les Bowler
Summary: "An Essay on Man; Moral Essays and Satires" by Alexander Pope is a philosophical poem written in the early 18th century, engaging with profound themes of human existence and moral understanding. The work explores the nature of humanity, the universe's design, and our place within it, emphasizing that the study of mankind is of utmost importance. Through its structured verses, the poem examines concepts such as happiness, virtue, and the principles governing social relations. At the start of this essay, Pope introduces the overarching theme of the piece by inviting a friend, Lord Bolingbroke, to explore and reflect on the human condition. He discusses the complex layers of human nature and the importance of understanding one's position in the grand schema of the universe. The opening verses set the tone for a philosophical exploration that seeks to justify the ways of God to man, while emphasizing the inherent limitations of human knowledge and understanding. Pope argues for a perspective that recognizes the interconnectedness of all beings, asserting that what may appear imperfect in man is in fact part of a greater, divine order. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 74.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Pope, Alexander, 1688-1744
Editor: Morley, Henry, 1822-1894
EBook No.: 2428
Published: Dec 1, 2000
Downloads: 1480
Language: English
Subject: English poetry -- 18th century
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: An Essay on Man; Moral Essays and Satires
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/An_Essay_on_Man
Credits: Transcribed from the 1891 Cassell & Company edition by Les Bowler
Summary: "An Essay on Man; Moral Essays and Satires" by Alexander Pope is a philosophical poem written in the early 18th century, engaging with profound themes of human existence and moral understanding. The work explores the nature of humanity, the universe's design, and our place within it, emphasizing that the study of mankind is of utmost importance. Through its structured verses, the poem examines concepts such as happiness, virtue, and the principles governing social relations. At the start of this essay, Pope introduces the overarching theme of the piece by inviting a friend, Lord Bolingbroke, to explore and reflect on the human condition. He discusses the complex layers of human nature and the importance of understanding one's position in the grand schema of the universe. The opening verses set the tone for a philosophical exploration that seeks to justify the ways of God to man, while emphasizing the inherent limitations of human knowledge and understanding. Pope argues for a perspective that recognizes the interconnectedness of all beings, asserting that what may appear imperfect in man is in fact part of a greater, divine order. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 74.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Pope, Alexander, 1688-1744
Editor: Morley, Henry, 1822-1894
EBook No.: 2428
Published: Dec 1, 2000
Downloads: 1480
Language: English
Subject: English poetry -- 18th century
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.