Of any national literature, "the Augustan age" is considered the period of its highest state of excellence and refinement. The expression originated with the reign of the emperor Augustus, who fostered the golden age of Roman literature. Since then, the name has been ascribed to subsequent eras of great prosperity in artistic writing, including the reign of Louis XIV, known as "the Augustan age of French literature," and that of Queen Anne, widely regarded as "the Augustan age of English literature."

The August Agency is founded on many of the same principles Augustus Caesar set in place to facilitate a stimulating venue where distinguished writers could flourish. More than just another literary and media management company in the business of selling books to publishers, we approach the industry with a fresh point of view and creative strategies that set us apart from other agencies. As followers of the Code of Ethics of The Association of Authors' Representatives, we firmly believe a literary agent is, among other things, an author's ultimate advocate, anchor, arbitrator, and advisor. At The August Agency, we not only embrace our clients' works but also the writers themselves and their careers.

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