Alexander Pope - Œuvres diverses de Pope - 1763

Rare three-volume illustrated edition of this edition that gathers an essential part of Alexander Pope's literary output, offering a complete panorama of the thought, poetry and moral reflection of one of the greatest English writers of the 18th century -

This edition presents a selection of philosophical poems, epistles, satires, critical pieces and translations that illustrate both the elegance of Pope's style, his incisive wit and his ambition to make poetry a instrument for reflecting on the human condition -

The author develops a vision deeply marked by classical rationalism, according to which the universe is governed by a providential order that man must strive to understand without pretending to penetrate all its mysteries -

The various texts explore the limits of human reason, the fragility of earthly ambitions, the illusions of pride, the contradictions of passions and the necessity to practice moderation, virtue and self-knowledge -

Alexander Pope - Miscellaneous Works of Pope - 1763 - Vols II, III and IV - Arkstee & Merkus -
366 - 382 - 356 pp

Good condition of bindings, volumes in their full marbled calf of the period, signs of use, minor defects on covers and spine, 2 crowns missing, corners worn, marbled edges, spine with raised bands, gilt lettering and tomaisons on morocco pieces -

Good interior condition, some stains, title page printed in red and black and adorned with a handsome vignette, pretty headbands, tailpieces, fine initial, volumes 2 and 3 adorned with very fine size‑printing engravings hors-texte including a frontispiece, flyleaves in good condition, a pleasant set -

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