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Lived during the late 19th and early 20th centuries; Themes: the absurdity of existence, human cruelty, social critique.

Lived in the late 1st and early 2nd centuries AD; Themes: the decline of Roman values, the corruption of society, the incompetence of Roman emperors.

Lived in the late 17th and early 18th centuries; Themes: social criticism, political corruption, the folly of mankind.

Lived in the first half of the 20th century; Themes: totalitarianism, social injustice, the misuse of political power.

Lived in the early 18th century; Themes: literary criticism, the use and abuse of power, societal norms.

Lived in the late 18th and early 19th centuries; Themes: women's role in society, class distinction, the institution of marriage.

Lived in the 17th century; Themes: hypocrisy, the pretenses of society, the foolishness of humanity.

Lived in the 16th century during the French Renaissance; Themes: humanism, anti-authoritarianism, intellectual freedom.

Lived in the 18th century during the Age of Enlightenment; Themes: religious hypocrisy, freedom of thought, criticism of the aristocracy.

Lived in ancient Greece, 5th century BCE; Themes: Political satire, social commentary, morality.

Lived during the late 19th and early 20th centuries; Themes: racial inequality, the absurdity of societal norms, human nature.

Lived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries; Themes: criticism of American life, the shortcomings of democracy, the ineptitude of government.

Lived in the late 19th century; Themes: Victorian society, the duality of human nature, the superficiality of social status.

Lived in the 20th century; Themes: the dangers of losing individuality in a technologically advanced world, the misuse of science, the loss of personal freedom.