Pope: Selected Poems

Pope: Selected Poems from the New Oxford English series offers a curated anthology of Alexander Pope’s finest works, showcasing his mastery of the heroic couplet and satirical brilliance. Edited by a distinguished scholar like Pat Rogers, it features iconic poems such as An Essay on Criticism, The Rape of the Lock, Windsor Forest, and The Dunciad, highlighting Pope’s sharp social observations, philosophical depth, and linguistic precision. These selections reveal his profound insights into human nature, Enlightenment ideals, and the follies of 18th-century society, making the volume an essential introduction to one of England’s greatest poets.