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""Letter to John Murray: On W. L. Bowles' Strictures on the Life and Writings of Pope"" is a book written by the famous English poet, Lord Byron George Gordon. The book was first published in 1821 and is a letter written to John Murray, a British publisher, in response to the criticism of William Lisle Bowles on the life and writings of Alexander Pope, a celebrated English poet of the 18th century. In the letter, Byron defends Pope's literary works and reputation, arguing against Bowles' negative critiques. He also discusses the importance of literary criticism and the role of the critic in shaping public opinion. The book is a reflection of Byron's own views on poetry, criticism, and the literary world of his time.Overall, ""Letter to John Murray: On W. L. Bowles' Strictures on the Life and Writings of Pope"" is a significant work of literary criticism that sheds light on the controversies surrounding the interpretation of Pope's works in the early 19th century. It is a must-read for anyone interested in English literature, poetry, and criticism.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.