Despite its somewhat dry title, this text is not a musty prose dissection of literary criticism. Instead, the piece takes the shape of a long poem in which Pope, at the very peak of his powers, takes merciless aim at many of the best-known writers of his day. The epitome of the subtle but lethal wit Alexander Pope has come to be celebrated for, "An Essay on Criticism" is a fun and enlightening read for Brit-lit fans.
- ISBN10 0353531685
- ISBN13 9780353531680
- Publish Date 13 November 2018 (first published 17 June 2004)
- Publish Status Unknown
- Imprint Franklin Classics Trade Press
- Format Paperback (US Trade)
- Pages 44
- Language English