Alexander Pope [ Art and Literature ]
… poet of the early eighteenth century, Alexander Pope (1688-1744) was a highly influential figure in the formation and articulation of sociable ideals. However, while he prided himself on his capacity for friendship, his own relationship to … he was an implausible spokesperson for polite sociability as it was generally understood by his contemporaries. People > Art and Literature Keywords Catholicism Celebrity Correspondence Enmity Friendship Poetry Both in financial terms and in … Pope’s literary career are thus closely connected to his significance within the history of sociability. On one hand, he articulated and helped to shape the key sociable tenets of his age. He advocated for virtuous, moral friendship as a …
Catholicism | Celebrity | Correspondence | Enmity | Friendship | Poetry
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