The Calendar of Literary Facts contains more than 6,500 events in literary history.
April 29 Literary Facts
George Farquhar dies
Explore: The Beaux' Stratagem, The Recruiting Officer
C. P. Cavafy dies
Explore: Ithaka, C. P. Cavafy
Robert E. Sherwood’s drama There Shall Be No Night is first performed
Explore: Robert E. Sherwood
Yusef Komunyakaa is born
Explore: Ode to a Drum, Yusef Komunyakaa, How does "Blackberries" by Yusef Komunyakaa explore a key social issue or life aspect?
Russell Kirk dies
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John Kenneth Galbraith dies
Explore: The Affluent Society, John Kenneth Galbraith