The Rape of the Lock by Alexander Pope

This satirical mock-heroic poem is a humorous critique of 18th century high society in England, focusing on a trivial event - the cutting of a woman's lock of hair without her consent - which is blown out of proportion. The poem, written in a style that mimics epic works like the Iliad and the Odyssey, uses this event to highlight the vanity and petty squabbles of the elite, using a combination of humor, wit, and irony. It also explores themes of beauty, gender roles, and the nature of good and evil.

The 2780th greatest book of all time

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Total Points: 132

Since this book was first published in 1712, there is a penalty of 0%. The age adjusted score is 132.0.

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