Poets:
* Alexander Pope: Famous for his satirical poems like "The Rape of the Lock" and "Essay on Man," as well as his translations of Homer's epic poems.
* Jonathan Swift: Known for his sharp wit and satirical works like "Gulliver's Travels" and "A Modest Proposal."
* John Dryden: Considered the "father of English literary criticism" and known for his poetic works like "Annus Mirabilis" and his plays.
* Joseph Addison & Richard Steele: Co-founded the influential periodical "The Spectator," which satirized societal issues and popularized the essay form.
* Lady Mary Wortley Montagu: A pioneering female writer who wrote letters and poems, known for her sharp wit and observations on society.
* Thomas Parnell: A poet and cleric, known for his pastoral poems and humorous works like "The Hermit."
Prose Writers:
* Daniel Defoe: Best known for his novel "Robinson Crusoe," which revolutionized the novel genre.
* Samuel Richardson: Credited with pioneering the epistolary novel with his work "Pamela."
* Henry Fielding: A novelist known for his satirical novels like "Tom Jones," which mocked societal conventions.
* Edward Gibbon: An influential historian known for his monumental work "The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire."
* James Thomson: Known for his nature poetry like "The Seasons."
Other Notable Figures:
* Isaac Newton: A renowned scientist whose work had a significant influence on the intellectual climate of the Augustan Age.
* John Locke: A philosopher whose ideas about natural rights and individual liberty influenced the political and social landscape of the time.
The Augustan Age was a period of great intellectual and literary ferment, and its impact on English literature continues to be felt today.