ENG206(S03): ESKIN

Alexander Pope: Some Links

Thanks to the help of students in ENG206: English Literature, Spring 2003, I am pleased to present a list of sites related to Alexander Pope and/or The Rape of the Lock.  The sites are listed in no particular order.  If you have any questions or comments, feel free to contact me.  This site may change, so check back.

The Rape of the Lock

Rape of the Lock Homepage

It has it all--including a link for recent journal articles!

Spark Notes' Rape of the Lock

From A-Z on the poem: characters, summary, history, context, study questions....

Canto Three

An on-line version with notes.

The Key to the Lock

An explanation and synopsis of the poem.

The History of Ombre (link no longer available)

A discussion of the card game that marks the first battle between Belinda and the Baron.

L'Hombre

More complete rules and history of the game.

The Drawing Room (Link no longer available)

A site that gives the history and use of the 18th century drawing room.

last updated 10/04