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Alexander Pope's "Epistle to Dr. Arbuthnot"
Category: Arts
Duration: 00:09:05
Publish Date: 2025-03-10 13:00:00
Description:

Alexander Pope (1688-1744) was notorious for embroiling himself in literary-political controversy–his sharp pen writing scathing checks his 4’6” frame couldn’t necessarily cash. Today’s poem is selected from his response to a friend who suggested he tone it down. Happy reading.



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