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description: ""An Essay On Criticism"" is a literary criticism poem written by Alexander Pope. Published in 1711, it is a treatise on the art of criticism and its role in society. The poem is divided into three parts and discusses various aspects of criticism, including its purpose, standards, and limitations. Pope argues that critics should be knowledgeable and fair, avoiding personal bias and prejudice. He also emphasizes the importance of balance and moderation in criticism, warning against excessive praise or condemnation. Throughout the poem, Pope uses a variety of literary devices, including metaphors, allusions, and personification, to illustrate his points. ""An Essay On Criticism"" is considered a significant work in the history of literary criticism and has influenced many subsequent critics and writers.Of All The Causes Which Conspire To Blind Man's Erring Judgment And Misguide The Mind, What The Weak Head With Strongest Bias Rules, Is Pride, The Never-failing Vice Of Fools. Whatever Nature Has In Worth Denied, She Gives In Large Recruits Of Needful Pride.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
language: English
title: An Essay On Criticism
titlecomplete: An Essay On Criticism
genres: Classics, British Literature, 18th Century, Philosophy, Literary Criticism, School, Literature, Essays, Poetry, Nonfiction
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publisher: Kessinger Publishing