Amos Bronson Alcott books in order
American teacher, writer, philosopher, and reformer
- Lived
- 1799–1888
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 7
Amos Bronson Alcott published 2 poetry collections and 5 other books, beginning with Conversations with Children on the Gospels (1836). The best-known is Ralph Waldo Emerson (1888).
Updated September 2026
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Ralph Waldo Emerson
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Poetry in order
Sonnets And Canzonets (1882)
Ralph Waldo Emerson (1888)
Other books in order
Conversations with Children on the Gospels (1836)
Tablets (1868)
Concord Days (1872)
Table-talk (1877)
Journals (1938)
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About Amos Bronson Alcott
Amos Bronson Alcott was an American teacher, writer, philosopher, and reformer. As an educator, Alcott pioneered new ways of interacting with young students, focusing on a conversational style, and avoided traditional punishment. He hoped to perfect the human spirit and, to that end, advocated a plant-based diet. He was also an abolitionist and an advocate for women's rights.
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Amos Bronson Alcott FAQ
- How many books has Amos Bronson Alcott written?
- Amos Bronson Alcott published 2 poetry collections and 5 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Amos Bronson Alcott's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Ralph Waldo Emerson.
- What is Amos Bronson Alcott's last book?
- Ralph Waldo Emerson (1888).
- What is Amos Bronson Alcott's most famous book?
- Ralph Waldo Emerson (1888) is Amos Bronson Alcott's most widely read book.
- Can I read Amos Bronson Alcott's books for free?
- Yes. 4 books by Amos Bronson Alcott are in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.