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The Calendar of Literary Facts contains more than 6,500 events in literary history.

April 22 Literary Facts

Henry Fielding is born

Explore: Tom Jones, Henry Fielding, Amelia, Joseph Andrews

Christopher Smart is born

Explore: Christopher Smart, My Cat, Jeoffry

Ellen Glasgow is born

Explore: The Difference, Jordan's End, Barren Ground, Ellen Glasgow

G. Cabrera Infante is born

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Jason Miller is born

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Jacques Ferron dies

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Henry Kreisel dies

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