Alexander Pope was an English poet, translator, and satirist who lived during the Enlightenment era. He is considered one of the most prominent English poets of the early 18th century. Pope was an exponent of Augustan literature and is best known for his satirical and discursive poetry. Some of his most famous works include An Essay on Criticism, The Rape of the Lock, and The Dunciad. In addition to his own poetry, Pope also translated Homer's Iliad and Odyssey into English. He was a leading figure in the Neoclassical movement and his writing was influential in shaping the literary landscape of the time.