1737 in literature
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See also: 1736 in literature, other events of 1737, 1738 in literature, list of years in literature.
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Events
- In the United Kingdom, the Theatrical Licensing Act requires plays to be submitted to the Lord Chamberlain for censorship.
New Books
- A Faithful Narrative of the Surprising Works of God - Jonathan Edwards
- Leonidas (poetry) - Richard Glover
- The Spleen (poetry) - Matthew Green
Births
- January 29 - Thomas Paine
- April 27 - Edward Gibbon
- unknown date - Frances Abington, actress, a leading exponent of Shakespeare and Sheridan
Deaths
- None listed