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The Works of Alexander Pope, Volume 2 (of 10), Poetry - Volume 2

Note 552 — ELEGY TO THE MEMORY OF AN UNFORTUNATE LADY.

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Rolling eyes are contrary to the English idea of feminine refinement. Pope admired them. He had previously said in the Rape of the Lock, Cant. v. 33,

Beauties in vain their pretty eyes may roll.

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