But Pope can also be VERY funny!

But Pope can also be VERY funny! Written by Delories (9/26/2006 11:33 a.m.) in consequence of the missive, Thank you!, penned by Barbara

Not to stray OT, but his satires and parodies can be a lot of fun. I remember enjoying _The Rape of the Lock_ at university:

"Not louder Shrieks to pitying Heav'n are cast,
When Husbands -- or when Lapdogs -- breathe their last"

Admiring Pope 'no more than is proper' Barbara (9/24/2006 6:39 p.m.)

Elinor (and JA) are poking gentle fun... Delories (9/25/2006 4:05 a.m.)
Those Augustans Laraine (9/25/2006 5:18 p.m.)
- Thank you! Barbara (9/25/2006 5:21 p.m.)
  - But Pope can also be VERY funny! Delories (9/26/2006 11:33 a.m.)
Marianne's literary taste polarised in adaptations Tom P2 (9/25/2006 11:54 p.m.)
- Small clarification Laraine (9/26/2006 1:37 p.m.)

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