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| | | Article Name : | | | Popes An Essay on Man. Man is a Mighty Maze! But
Not Without Plan
| | Author Name : | | | Dr. ELTAHIR ABDALLA GAMAR
| | Publisher : | | | Bridge Center | | Article URL : |  | | | Abstract : | | | The present study is an analytical one deals with Man, his
position in the universe, his relation to God and other creatures
according to the idea of Chain of Being. Popes poem "An Essay on
Man", in which Pope describes Man as a Mighty Maze! But Not
Without Plan", has been elaborately discussed, based on Popes point of
views. A brief resume of Pope as a main figure in the Eighteenthcentury English literature is given, with some ideas of his
distinguished works. The Scriblerus Club, the famous literary club
formed by the prominent figures of the Eighteenth- century English
literature is treated. The study sheds light on the on Eighteenth
century as a traditional period in English literature. The importance
of the age is that it is the age of scientific ideas and the experimental
methods. In addition, it is the age of enlightenment. The poem has
been elaborately discussed, concentrating on Man and his importance
in the universe, depending on Popes philosophy on Man. The study
depicts Mans strengths and weaknesses, his place in the Universe
according to the Chain of Being, his relation to God and Mans limited
power. Man lacks the power of controlling his age, the acts of God, and
his inability to control his means of living. Thus, the study tackles
mans mystery as a mighty maze. | | Keywords : | | | Man, Pope, Epistle, God
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