The nominal protagonist who does little throughout the poem, primarily known for being crowned by Dulness and sleeping through Book 3.

A poet known for writing occasional poems for pay, mentioned for his association with the City of London.

A versatile writer with a notable background as a pamphleteer and political operator who often used pen names.

A poet who served as Poet Laureate before Cibber, mentioned as being seldom read or praised.

A critic and playwright recognized for his antagonism towards Alexander Pope.

A bookseller who published Pope’s translations and had a noted dispute with him over payments.

A bookseller infamous for publishing pirated works and personal letters of Pope, as well as pamphlets attacking him.

A literary figure known for producing salacious material, seemingly disdained by Pope.

A writer identified for creating notably long epic poems.

A critic known for negative writings about Pope and possible literary plagiarism.

An author and publisher noted for his attacks on Dr. Swift and Mr. Pope.

Recognized as a political hack.

An eccentric preacher known for his public speeches.

The author of the work, occasionally appearing as a character, often defending himself and his friends from attacks.

A fictional persona used in the notes and introductory materials, associated with satirical writings often attributed to Pope.