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Alexander Pope Wrote a 35-Page Takedown of a Historian

Alexander Pope Wrote a 35-Page Takedown of a Historian

10.3M views • 5 years ago

CGP Grey tells the story of Alexander Pope's long takedown of a historian, Thomas Hearne, framed around the quirks of library books and archival research. It is a funny, digressive video essay about literary feuds and tracking down original sources.

Rhyme: Why Eminem is one of the most impressive lyricists ever

Rhyme: Why Eminem is one of the most impressive lyricists ever

3.7M views • 13 years ago

Library of Alexandria

A re-upload of a video breaking down Eminem's rhyme schemes, showing multi-syllable and internal rhymes in songs such as Lose Yourself. It aims to show why he is considered a standout lyricist.