Angus Wilson published 10 novels, 2 novellas, 2 short story collections, 2 non-fiction books and 1 other book, beginning with The Wrong Set (1949). The best-known is Reflections in a Writer's Eye (1986).
Updated September 2026
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Reflections in a Writer's Eye
Angus Wilson's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Such Darling Dodos, and Other Stories (1950)
Anglo-Saxon Attitudes (1956)
Hemlock and After (1956)
The Middle Age of Mrs Eliot (Nov 1958)
Late Call (1964)
No Laughing Matter (1967)
Death Dance (1969)
The World of Charles Dickens (1970)
As If by Magic (1973)
Setting the World on Fire (1980)
Novellas in order
The Wild Garden; or Speaking of Writing (1963)
For Whom the Cloche Tolls (1973)
Short story collections in order
The Wrong Set (1949)
A Bit Off the Map (1957)
Non-fiction in order
The Strange Ride of Rudyard Kipling (1977)
Reflections in a Writer's Eye (1986)
Other books in order
Emile Zola (1952)
About Angus Wilson
Sir Angus Frank Johnstone-Wilson was an English novelist and short story writer. He was one of England's first openly gay authors. He was awarded the 1958 James Tait Black Memorial Prize for The Middle Age of Mrs Eliot and later received a knighthood for his services to literature.
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Angus Wilson FAQ
- How many books has Angus Wilson written?
- Angus Wilson published 10 novels, 2 novellas, 2 short story collections, 2 non-fiction books and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Angus Wilson's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Reflections in a Writer's Eye.
- What is Angus Wilson's last book?
- Reflections in a Writer's Eye (1986).
- What is Angus Wilson's most famous book?
- Reflections in a Writer's Eye (1986) is Angus Wilson's most widely read book.
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