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Publication of An Essay on Criticism
- When
- 1711
- Where
- Unresolved
Alexander Pope published his poem An Essay on Criticism in 1711, introducing key literary ideals and famous quotations to the public.
The work was released in 1711, serving as one of Pope's first major poems. It addresses the principles of good criticism and includes lines that have become famous, such as "To err is human; to forgive, divine."
Sources
- An Essay on Criticism Wikipedia, revision of 2026-06-25
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