William Roscoe - The works of Alexander Pope - 1847

The works of Alexander pope, ESQ. with notes and illustrations, by himself and others. To which are added, a new life of the author, an estimate of his poetical characters and writings, and occasional remarks by William Roscoe, ESQ. New edition, in eight volumes. London: Longman, Brown and Co. 1847.

Beautiful 8-volume (complete) set of Alexander Pope's works. Bound in full calf, classic English binding. Five raised bands to spine, gilt decorated panels, red title plane and dark blue author and numbering plane. Single line gilt decoration to boards, gilt decorated board edges, inner board edges embossed, marbled block edges and pastedowns and endpapers. Ex-libris to all front pastedowns, George Baird Stichill. Some moist marks to boards, but internals fine. Overall condition excellent. Heavy, additional shipping cost: >5kg. Width of set is ~ 23.2cm.

This 8-volume set contains the complete works of Alexander Pope, one of the most influential poets of the 18th century, with additional notes and illustrations by the author himself, as well as contributions from other scholars. It includes a comprehensive biography of Pope, offering insights into his life and literary career, alongside a critical analysis of his poetry. The collection also features a detailed evaluation of his poetical style and legacy by William Roscoe, along with occasional remarks that deepen the understanding of Pope's works within their historical and literary context. This edition serves as both a complete reference to Pope's poetry and a scholarly study of his impact on English literature.