Popean
/ˈpəʊpɪən/(also Popeian, Popian)
adjective
Of, relating to, or characteristic of the Augustan poet Alexander Pope or his work; imitating or resembling the poetry of Pope.
- Popean couplet noun a heroic couplet written in the manner of Pope..
noun
An imitator or supporter of Pope or his poetry. Now also: a person who studies or writes about Pope or his work.
Origin
Mid 18th century; earliest use found in Leonard Welsted (bap. 1688, d. 1747), poet. In some forms from the name of Alexander Pope + -ian. In some forms from the name of Pope + -ean.
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