1731 in literature
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See also: 1730 in literature, other events of 1731, 1732 in literature, list of years in literature.

Events

• The Gentleman's Magazine is launched by Edward Cave

New Books

• Divine Benevolence - Thomas Bayes
• The London Merchant (play) - George Lillo
• The Tragedy of Tragedies; or, The Life and Death of Tom Thumb (play)

Births

Deaths

• April 21 : Daniel Defoe

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