Pope's Poems and Prose are a dense collection of satire and serious poetry. The author explores various subjects, including literary critics, epic poetry, and the historical romance of Eloisa and Abelard; in these works, he frequently revisits the idea that knowledge should not be corrupted by being misunderstood. The predictability and pomposity of the epic poem is mocked, as is the conformity of modern society. However, several of the poems deal with real emotions. Major themes include unfulfilled love, the coldness of organized religion, and the condemnation of ignorance.
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