18th century in literature Juvenal’s Third Satire, by Samuel Johnson is published. Like so many poets of the 18th century Johnson sought to breathe new life into his favorite classical author Juvenal. In 1740, Samuel Richardson's "Pamela, or Virtue Rewarded" is published and Marquis de Sade is born. 1744 1745 1748 1749 1751 1754 1755 1760–1767 Laurence Sterne wrote "Tristram Shandy". 1764 1766 1768 1770 April 7: William Wordsworth is born. 1773 Oliver Goldsmith's play "She Stoops to Conquer", a farce, was performed in London. 1776 The United States Declaration of Independence is created and ratified. 1777 the comedy play "The School for Scandal",
The Bedroom Tapes "The Miami Herald" raved "Adults rejoice. Few albums manage to touch the heart and challenge the brain as this gem does." "Us Weekly" wrote "These disarmingly personal songs are pure catharsis. Who needs support groups? "The Bedroom Tapes" is classy work from one of pop's original confessors." Boston Music Awards All tracks composed by Carly Simon; except where noted. "When Manhattan Was A Maiden" is a song that was the original inspiration and title for what is now known as "The Bedroom Tapes". As the concept of the album evolved, the song was ultimately dropped, and was never commercially released.