an English poet, translator, and satirist of the Enlightenment era who is considered one of the most prominent English poets of the early 18th century. An exponent of Augustan literature,
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Born
21 May 1688 London, England
Died
30 May 1744 (aged 56) Twickenham, Middlesex, England
Occupation
Poet, writer, translator
adultbasic
Britain
era
1600-1800
Notable works
The Dunciad, The Rape of the Lock, An Essay on Criticism, His translation of Homer
Resting place
St Mary's Church, Twickenham, Middlesex, England