1775 in literature

See also: 1774 in literature, other events of 1775, 1776 in literature, list of years in literature.

Events

• October 19 - Samuel Johnson, Henry Thrale and Hester Thrale, visiting Paris, dine with King Louis XVI of France and Queen Marie Antoinette.

New Books

• The School for Wives - Hugh Kelly

Births

• January 30 - Walter Savage Landor
• February 10 - Charles Lamb
• December 16 - Jane Austen

Deaths

• January 8 - John Baskerville, printer, typefounder

Awards