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The twenty best English poets

The Common Reader

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Whimsy and Materialism in Poetry

This chapter delves into the satirical nature of 'The Rape of the Lock', showcasing how Alexander Pope humorously transforms a trivial event into a grand social commentary. It contrasts two poets' representations of femininity, highlighting the artistic depth of one while critiquing the superficiality of the other.

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