The year 1720 in literature involved some significant events and new books.
Events
- In October, the South Sea Bubble began to burst. Its collapse would affect the fortunes of many writers and occupy many works of literature.
- The Haymarket Theatre opens on December 29.
New books
New drama
Poetry
- John Gay - Poems on Several Occasions
- A New Miscellany of Original Poems (various authors)
- Matthew Prior - The Conversation
- Allan Ramsay
- A Poem on the South-Sea
- Poems
Births
Deaths
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