Anna Laetitia Barbauld books in order
English author
- Lived
- 1743–1825
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Books
- 6
Anna Laetitia Barbauld published 3 novels, 1 novella, 1 children's book and 1 poetry collection, beginning with Hymns in Prose for Children (1786).
Updated September 2026
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Hymns in Prose for Children
Anna Laetitia Barbauld's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Evenings at Home (1796)
The British Novelists (1810)
Eighteen Hundred and Eleven (1812)
Novellas in order
Hymns in Prose for Children (1786)
Children's books in order
Lessons for Children (1800)
Poetry in order
Poetic Gift (1841)
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About Anna Laetitia Barbauld
Anna Laetitia Barbauld was a prominent English poet, essayist, literary critic, editor, and author of children's literature. A prominent member of the Blue Stockings Society and a "woman of letters" who published in multiple genres, Barbauld had a successful writing career that spanned more than half a century.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Anna Laetitia Barbauld FAQ
- How many books has Anna Laetitia Barbauld written?
- Anna Laetitia Barbauld published 3 novels, 1 novella, 1 children's book and 1 poetry collection that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Anna Laetitia Barbauld's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Hymns in Prose for Children.
- What is Anna Laetitia Barbauld's last book?
- Eighteen Hundred and Eleven (1812).
- What is Anna Laetitia Barbauld's most famous book?
- Hymns in Prose for Children (1786) is Anna Laetitia Barbauld's most widely read book.
- Can I read Anna Laetitia Barbauld's books for free?
- Yes. 5 books by Anna Laetitia Barbauld are in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.
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