Variation and Inversion in Pope's Epistle to Dr Arbuthnot
Variation and Inversion in Pope's Epistle to Dr Arbuthnot
[From Essays in Criticism 34 (1984) 216–28.]
Developing further the exploration of what satire actually is, this chapter focuses on Pope's Epistle to Dr Arbuthnot, setting it in the context of its classical models (Horace, Persius), including the use of an introductory theme, distinct from but related to the main topic of the satire; the power of poetry, awareness of one's social origins and status; suspicion of those who think highly of themselves. Pope is seen to be indebted to Horace, but also to Persius and finally most like Lucilius.
Keywords: Pope, Horace, Persius, Lucilius, Themes in satire
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