1627 in literature

This article contains information about the literary events and publications of 1627. Events January 1 – Menasseh Ben Israel, founder of the first Hebrew printing press in Amsterdam, produces its first publication, a Spanish rite prayer book. New books Prose Francis Bacon (died 1626) – Sylva Sylvarum, or A Natural History and New Atlantis Jean-Pierre Camus – Hyacinthe George Hakewill – An Apologie or Declaration of the Power and Providence of God Marin Mersenne – Traité de l'harmonie universelle Honoré d'Urfé (died 1625) – L'Astrée (completed)