Alexander Pope:

Alexander Pope:

1. **Birth and Early Life:** Alexander Pope was born on May 21, 1688, in London, England. He grew up in a Catholic family at a time when Catholics faced discrimination ભેદભાવ in England.

2. **Health Challenges:** Pope suffered from various health issues, including tuberculosis, ક્ષય રોગ which left him with a hunchback ખૂંધિયું માણસ and stunted (stop) growth. Despite his physical limitations, he pursued a literary career.

3. **Notable Works:** Pope's famous works include "The Rape of the Lock" (1712), "An Essay on Criticism" (1709), and his translations of Homer's "Iliad" and "Odyssey" (1715-1726).

4. **Satirical Genius:** He was known for his wit (બુદ્ધિ) and skill in satire, and his works often satirized the society, politics, and literary figures of his time.

5. **Twickenham:** Pope spent much of his life at his villa(ગામડાનું મકાન) in Twickenham, where he entertained. He also designed the gardens at his villa.

6. **Legacy:** Alexander Pope's use of the heroic couplet and his mastery of satire had a profound influence on English literature. His works are still studied and admired for their wit and insight.આંતરદૃષ્ટિ

7. **Death:** He passed away on May 30, 1744, in Twickenham, England, at the age of 56.

8. **Significance:** Pope is often considered one of the greatest English poets of the 18th century and a key figure in the Augustan Age of English literature. His works continue to be a subject of study and admiration.

A heroic couplet is a pair of rhyming lines in a poem,  making the poem sound structured and balanced.