1741 in literature

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

Events

David Garrick packs theatres with his performance as Shakespeare's Richard III

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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