ENGL 44240 - A Chronological Study of Alexander Pope

Institution:

University of Notre Dame

Subject:

English

Description:

Alexander Pope is stereotypically pegged as a satirist irrevocably linked to the Scriblerus group of the early 18th century. Yet looking at his life as a recusant Catholic in an extremely Anglican community, Pope's writing tends to have more of a moralizing bent than is at first apparent. This course seeks to place Pope within the context of his life, exploring him as a moralist rather than dismissing him as merely a satirist, though a talented one at that. Texts for the class include a majority of the major works of Pope's career including The Rape of the Lock, An Essay on Man, his Epistles to Several Persons, and The Dunciad. Secondary texts will also be used to analyze further Pope's work in context.

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4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.nd.edu

Phone Number:

(574) 631-5000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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