Pope, Alexander (M)

Surname: Pope
Forename(s): Alexander
b. 21 May 1688. d. 30 May 1744. Nationality: English. VIAF.
Major Augustan poet, translator, and satirist. Roman Catholic. Educated at home by family and Catholic priests, but was unable to attend university due to his faith. Member of the Scriblerus Club. Translator of Homer’s Iliad and Odyssey. Biographical information: ODNB. (CC)

Poems associated with this person

Total poems: 3
Poem title Date Periodical Roles id #
Nestor and Tydides. [Pope’s Homer’s Iliad, Book VIII. Ver. 147] 1831 The Keepsake Translator 3373
“A bishop, by his neighbours hated” 1879-09 Temple Bar Poet 17675
“So bright is thy beauty, so charming thy song” 1899-12 Temple Bar Poet 18390