1682 in literature - Definition and Overview

See also: 1681 in literature, other events of 1682, 1683 in literature, list of years in literature.

Events

• Merger of the two theatre companies created at the English Restoration in 1660; beginning of a golden period for drama

New Books

• Absalom and Achitophel - translation into Latin by Francis Atterbury
• The Holy War - John Bunyan
• Venice Preserv'd (play) - Thomas Otway

Births

None listed

Deaths

• October 19 - Sir Thomas Browne