1691 in literature

This article contains information about the literary events and publications of 1691. Events March 17 – The Athenian Mercury begins twice-weekly publication in London. May 5 – Bernard Le Bovier de Fontenelle becomes a member of the Académie française. New books Prose Adrien Baillet – La vie de monsieur Descartes Barbara Blaugdone – An Account of the Travels, Sufferings & Persecutions of Barbara Blaugdone. Given forth as a testimony to the Lord's power, and for the encouragement of Friends Gerard Langbaine – An Account of the English Dramatic Poets Maximilien Misson – Nouveau voyage d'Italie Sir Dudley North – Discourses upon Trade The Kingdom of Ireland Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz – Respuesta a Sor Filotea de la Cruz