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A Key To The Lock. Or, A Treatise Proving ... The Dangerous Tendency Of ... The Rape Of The Lock, To Government And Religion. By Esdras Barnivelt

A Key To The Lock. Or, A Treatise Proving ... The Dangerous Tendency Of ... The Rape Of The Lock, To Government And Religion. By Esdras Barnivelt

Pope, Alexander

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Literary CriticismGeneral Political ScienceGeneral World History

ISBN10: 1245015060
ISBN13: 9781245015066
Publisher: Nabu Press
Published: Sep 11 2011
Pages: 44
Weight: 0.17
Height: 0.09 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English

A Key To The Lock, penned under the pseudonym Esdras Barnivelt, presents a scathing critique of Alexander Pope's celebrated mock-epic poem, The Rape of the Lock. This treatise purports to expose the purportedly dangerous undercurrents within Pope's work, arguing that it poses a significant threat to both government and religion. Through meticulous analysis and satirical exaggeration, the author dissects the poem's seemingly frivolous narrative to reveal what he perceives as subversive political and social commentary.

Published in the 18th century, this work offers a fascinating glimpse into the literary and political landscape of the time, showcasing the power of satire to provoke debate and challenge established norms. Whether regarded as a genuine exposé or a clever parody, A Key To The Lock remains a valuable historical document for scholars of literature, political science, and the history of ideas.

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