An Essay On Man (1870)

""An Essay on Man"" is a philosophical poem written by Alexander Pope in 1734. The poem is divided into four epistles, each of which explores different aspects of human nature and the human condition. In the first epistle, Pope discusses the limits of human knowledge and the role of reason in understanding the world. The second epistle focuses on the concept of human happiness and the idea that true happiness can only be achieved by living in harmony with nature and with God's plan. The third epistle explores the idea of man's place in the universe and the relationship between the individual and society. Finally, the fourth epistle discusses the importance of morality and virtue in human life. Throughout the poem, Pope uses a variety of poetic techniques, including metaphor, allusion, and rhetorical questions, to convey his ideas about the nature of man and the world. ""An Essay on Man"" is considered one of Pope's most important works and is still widely read and studied today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.