Success as a Poet

Career Lessons from Alexander Pope's Essay on Man

Authors

  • Xiuneng Wang

Keywords:

Alexander Pope, authorship, critics, career, artist

Abstract

This essay analyzes Alexander Pope’s success as a poet by taking into consideration how his core beliefs shielded him from the harsh criticism that he received during his lifetime. In Essay on Man, Pope’s ability to succeed is explained by his speaker's views on mankind, the universe, and God. By internalizing Pope's personal convictions, aspiring poets can develop their own, increasing their chance of success by strengthening their sense of purpose.

Published

2019-12-17

How to Cite

Wang, X. “Success As a Poet: Career Lessons from Alexander Pope’s Essay on Man”. Pope-Ular Analysis, vol. 1, no. 1, Dec. 2019, pp. 1-11, https://course-journals.lib.sfu.ca/index.php/eng420/article/view/294.