1741 In Literature

Events

• David Garrick packs theatres with his performance as Shakespeare's Richard III
• The American Magazine begins publication by Andrew Bedford.

New Books

• An Apology for the Life of Mrs. Shamela Andrews - Henry Fielding

Births

• January 16 - Hester Thrale, friend and correspondent of Samuel Johnson
• October 4 - Edmond Malone, Shakespearean editor
• October 18 - Pierre Choderlos de Laclos, French author (+ 1803)

Deaths

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