The Rape of the Lock by Alexander Pope

"The Rape of the Lock" by Alexander Pope is like a fun, poetic roast of 18th-century high society. It all starts with a stolen lock of hair – seems pretty silly, right? But Pope's clever writing and humor turn this into a witty commentary on how obsessed people were with their appearance and social status back then. He makes everything seem grand and over-the-top, which is all part of the joke. It's a timeless classic that keeps us entertained and reminds us not to take ourselves too seriously.