This philosophical essay by Alexander Pope is a masterpiece of eighteenth-century literature. This version includes illustrations and notes by Sr Wells, which enhance the reading experience. Pope reflects on the nature and role of humans in the universe, and the relationship between man, God, and the natural world. This edition is a must-read for anyone who appreciates literature, philosophy and history. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.