{"product_id":"the-rape-of-the-lock-1","title":"The Rape of the Lock","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 97893913095926 \/ 9789391395926\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Alexander Pope\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 120\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e A5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGenre:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mock-Heroic Poetry \/ Satire \/ English Classics\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aedha Classics Edition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eA brilliant mock-epic poem by Alexander Pope, \u003cem\u003eThe Rape of the Lock\u003c\/em\u003e elevates a trivial social incident into grand satire with wit, elegance, and stylistic mastery. Pope's use of heroic couplets and classical allusions satirizes the 18th-century English aristocracy and their obsession with appearance and decorum. This Aedha Classics edition is ideal for students, poetry lovers, and admirers of English satire. Printed in India in a beautifully designed and durable paperback format.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Rape of the Lock\u003c\/em\u003e by Alexander Pope is one of the most celebrated works of mock-heroic poetry in English literature. First published in 1712 and revised in 1714, this witty and finely crafted poem humorously transforms a minor social scandal—the cutting of a lock of hair from a fashionable lady named Belinda—into a grand and elaborate narrative akin to epic tales of antiquity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eWritten in heroic couplets, the poem parodies the classical style of Homeric epics while targeting the vanity and frivolity of 18th-century high society. Pope’s satire is sophisticated yet biting, making incisive observations about gender roles, aristocratic rituals, and the performative nature of social etiquette. Through ornate language and mythical references, he exposes the absurdity of elevating superficial incidents to matters of great importance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eAlexander Pope's refined wit and technical brilliance make this a vital study for students of English literature, particularly in understanding neoclassical poetics and Augustan satire. Despite its humor, the poem also reflects deeper concerns about societal values, public image, and literary artifice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eThis Aedha Classics edition presents \u003cem\u003eThe Rape of the Lock\u003c\/em\u003e in an elegant, portable A5 paperback, suitable for academic use and personal reading. With its enduring literary charm and timeless relevance, this edition is a treasured addition to any collection of English poetry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade in India\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Doaba Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51040658751764,"sku":"97893913095926","price":100.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/2588\/9812\/files\/Untitled-1-01_d138c0ad-9fd7-4647-a120-56c64b48d83b.png?v=1751207364","url":"https:\/\/www.aedhaimprints.com\/products\/the-rape-of-the-lock-1","provider":"Doaba Publications","version":"1.0","type":"link"}