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The Rape of the Lock, and Other Poems
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Creators: Alexander Pope (1688-1744) "The Rape of the Lock, and Other Poems" by Alexander Pope is a mock-heroic narrative poem first published in 1712. This celebrated example of high burlesque transforms a trivial social incident—a nobleman secretly snipping a lock of a young lady's hair—into an elaborate epic parody complete with supernatural guardians and classical conventions. Pope treats the ensuing family feud with wit and elegance, elevating drawing-room drama to mythological proportions while gently satirizing the vanities and sensibilities of eighteenth-century aristocratic society. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading Level: Reading ease score: 74.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. Rights: Public domain in the USA. Downloads: 2394