1741 in literature
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See also: 1740 in literature, other events of 1741, 1742 in literature, list of years in literature.
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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)