Alexander Pope

(1688-1744)

An Essay on Criticism
'Tis hard to say if greater want of skill
Argus
When wise Ulysses, from his native coast
Couplets on Wit
But our Great Turks in wit must reign alone
Essay on Man
Awake, my ST. JOHN! leave all meaner things
Lines on Curll
So when Curll's Stomach the strong Drench o'ercame,
Ode on Solitude
Happy the man, whose wish and care
On a certain Lady at Court
I know the thing that's most uncommon;
Sound and Sense
True ease in writing comes from art, not chance,
The Dying Christian To His Soul
Vital spark of heav'nly flame,
The Rape Of The Lock. An Heroi-Comical Poem
What dire Offence from am'rous Causes springs,