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The Dunciad, The Rape of the Lock, and Homer

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John Edward Sitter has written:

'The poetry of Pope's Dunciad'

In "The Dunciad," Pope parodies Milton's epic poem "Paradise Lost" by using mock-heroic language to describe a trivial event, such as the creation of Dulness. This is in stark contrast to Milton's grand and serious depiction of the biblical creation story in "Paradise Lost." Pope's parody exaggerates and satirizes Milton's style, showcasing the contrast between the sublime and the ridiculous.