1741 in literature
See also: 1740 in literature, other events of 1741, 1742 in literature, list of years in literature. EventsDavid Garrick packs theatres with his performance as Shakespeare's Richard IIIThe American Magazine begins publication by Andrew Bedford.
New BooksAn Apology for the Life of Mrs. Shamela Andrews - Henry Fielding
BirthsJanuary 16 - Hester Thrale, friend and correspondent of Samuel JohnsonOctober 4 - Edmond Malone, Shakespearean editorOctober 18 - Pierre Choderlos de Laclos, French author (+ 1803) Deaths
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