Alexander Pope A Letter From Mr. Cibber, to Mr. Pope, : Inquiring Into the Motives

This famous letter from Colley Cibber to Alexander Pope is a fascinating document of literary history, offering a glimpse into the world of 18thcentury satire and polemic. Written in response to Popes frequent invocations of Cibbers name in his satirical works, the letter provides a witty and incisive commentary on the nature of creative rivalry and the complex relationship between authorship and authority. A mustread for anyone interested in the history of English literature and the development of the satirical genre. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. | Alexander Pope A Letter From Mr. Cibber, to Mr. Pope, : Inquiring Into the Motives