1728 in literature
See also: 1727 in literature, other events of 1728, 1729 in literature, list of years in literature. Events Universal Spectator and Weekly Journal founded by Daniel Defoe and his son-in-law, Henry Baker The Beggar's Opera by John Gay first performed at Lincoln's Inn Fields
New BooksLe Trionphe de Plutus (play) - Pierre de MarivauxThe Dunciad - Alexander Pope
BirthsJanuary 9 - Thomas WartonSeptember 14 - Mercy Otis WarrenNovember 10 - Oliver Goldsmith DeathsJanuary 28 - "Stella", inspiration of Jonathan Swift
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