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Ode on Solitude
By
Alexander Pope
Alexander Pope, widely considered the most
prominent English poet of the early 18th century,
wrote "Ode on Solitude" in 1700—when he was
only 12 years old! The poem bears little
resemblance to the later satirical work for which
he is mostly known; in a style that is more or less
earnest and contemplative, this "Ode" praises
people who live simple and solitary lives, arguing
that the happiest people are self-sufficient and
unconcerned with the opinions or recognition of
others.
“Ode on Solitude” celebrates the beauty of living
simply and alone. The speaker argues that a
solitary yet self-sufficient person is a happy one:
people don’t really need that much in order to be
content with their lives—just a little bit of peace
and quiet, physical and mental health, and a good
mix of work and play. Being seen and “known,”
the speaker implies, simply complicates life

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Ode on Solitude By Alexander Pope

  • 1. Ode on Solitude By Alexander Pope Alexander Pope, widely considered the most prominent English poet of the early 18th century, wrote "Ode on Solitude" in 1700—when he was only 12 years old! The poem bears little resemblance to the later satirical work for which he is mostly known; in a style that is more or less earnest and contemplative, this "Ode" praises people who live simple and solitary lives, arguing that the happiest people are self-sufficient and unconcerned with the opinions or recognition of others. “Ode on Solitude” celebrates the beauty of living simply and alone. The speaker argues that a solitary yet self-sufficient person is a happy one: people don’t really need that much in order to be content with their lives—just a little bit of peace and quiet, physical and mental health, and a good mix of work and play. Being seen and “known,” the speaker implies, simply complicates life