Leslie Stephen

Alexander Pope (eBook, ePUB)

Unraveling the Satirical Genius of the Augustan Age Poet

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

In "Alexander Pope," Leslie Stephen provides a comprehensive literary biography that intricately weaves together Pope's life, work, and the tumultuous socio-political landscape of 18th-century England. Stephen's erudition shines through in his analysis, employing a blend of narrative style and critical examination that delves into Pope's poetic techniques, satirical genius, and enduring influence. The book contextualizes Pope's role in the early modern literary canon, highlighting his struggles with fame, personal adversity, and the complexities of Enlightenment thought, thereby offering readers a nuanced understanding of his contributions to English literature. Leslie Stephen, a prominent figure in the Victorian literary scene and the first editor of the Dictionary of National Biography, brings his insightful perspective as both a critic and a biographer. His own experiences as a writer and thinker deeply informed his exploration of Pope's contradictions and accomplishments. Stephen's background in philosophy and literature lends a rich depth to his critique, allowing for a multifaceted portrayal of Pope as not merely an artist but as a reflective voice of his age. This book is essential for anyone seeking to grasp the intricacies of Alexander Pope's life and literary legacy. Stephen's articulate prose and scholarly rigor make this biography a compelling read for both scholars and general readers, illuminating the profound interplay between Pope's work and the historical context in which he created it.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 237
• Erscheinungstermin: 16. Dezember 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4064066194369
• Artikelnr.: 58930035

Autorenporträt

Sir Leslie Stephen KCB FBA (November 28, 1832 - February 22, 1904) was an English novelist, critic, historian, biographer, climber, and early humanist campaigner. He was also Virginia Woolf's and Vanessa Bell's father. Sir Leslie Stephen was the son of Sir James Stephen and (Lady) Jane Catherine (née Venn) Stephen, and was born at 14 (later renumbered 42) Hyde Park Gate, Kensington in London. His father was a prominent abolitionist and Colonial Undersecretary of State. His siblings included James Fitzjames Stephen (1829-1894) and Caroline Emelia Stephen (1834-1909), the fourth of five children. His ancestors belonged to the Clapham Sect, an early-nineteenth-century group of primarily evangelical Christian social reformers. He saw a lot of the Macaulays, James Spedding, Sir Henry Taylor, and Nassau Senior at his father's residence. Leslie Stephen attended Eton College, King's College London, and Trinity Hall, Cambridge, where he earned his B.A. (20th wrangler) in 1854 and his M.A. in 1857. In 1854, he was elected a fellow of Trinity Hall, and in 1856, he was appointed a junior tutor. He was ordained in 1859, but his study of philosophy, along with the religious disputes surrounding Charles Darwin's publication of On the Origin of Species (1859), caused him to lose his faith in 1862, and he resigned from his positions at Cambridge and relocated to London in 1864.

Inhaltsangabe

Prefatory note
1. Early years
2. First period of Pope's literary career
3. Pope's Homer
4. Pope at Twickenham
5. The war with the Dunces
6. Correspondence
7. The Essay on Man
8. Epistles and satires
9. The end.