Pope, Alexander, 1688-1744
Dates
- Existence: 1688 - 1744
Biography
Alexander Pope was born on May 21, 1688 in London. He was the foremost poet of the early eighteenth century. He is best known for his satirical and discursive poetry, including "The Rape of the Lock," "The Dunciad," and "An Essay on Criticism," as well as for his translation of Homer. Pope died on May 30, 1744.
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Received of his Grace ye D. of Argyle, Two Guineas, being the first Payment to the Subscription, for the Translations of Homer's Iliads...
Collection
Identifier: Mss 715940
Mss 715940
Date(s):
1715
Abstract
Signed letterpress receipt to the Duke of Argyle from Alexander Pope. The receipt is for the first payment of the subscription to Pope's translation of the Iliad which ran to six volumes.