Pope, His Descent and Family Connections: Facts and Conjectures by Joseph Hunter

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Author Hunter, Joseph, 1783-1861
Title Pope, His Descent and Family Connections: Facts and Conjectures
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Summary "Pope, His Descent and Family Connections: Facts and Conjectures" by Joseph Hunter is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The work focuses on the genealogy and family background of the renowned poet Alexander Pope, exploring claims and evidence related to his ancestry. Through meticulous investigation, Hunter aims to settle the questions surrounding Pope's lineage and address assertions of 'obscure birth' leveled against him. The opening of the book lays the groundwork for a genealogical exploration, detailing the criticisms faced by Pope regarding his family heritage, particularly a charge of humble origins. Hunter provides context for these claims, citing Pope’s own assertions of having noble lineage while contrasting it with accusations from contemporaries. The narrative hints at the complexities of genealogical claims and the impact such accusations had on Pope's social standing, as Hunter begins to dissect the poet's paternal lineage, highlighting the need for clarity on the identities and statuses of both the Pope and Turner families in relation to the poet's historical image. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Pope, Alexander, 1688-1744 -- Family
Subject Pope family
Subject Turner family
Subject Poets, English -- 18th century -- Family relationships
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EBook-No. 36544
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 7, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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