Anne Carson books in order
Canadian poet, essayist, and academic
- Born
- 1950
- Country
- Canada
- Books
- 20
Anne Carson has published 4 novels, 3 non-fiction books, 7 poetry collections, 3 plays and 3 other books, beginning with Eros the Bittersweet (1986). The best-known is Autobiography of Red (1998). The latest is Decreation (2005).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Anne Carson
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Autobiography of Red
Anne Carson's most-read book.
Newest
Decreation
Published 2005.
Standalone novels in order
Autobiography of Red (1998)
The Beauty of the Husband (2001)
If Not, Winter (2002)
Decreation (2005)
Non-fiction in order
Feminist Spirituality and the Feminine Divine (1986)
Goddesses & Wise Women (1992)
Economy of the Unlost (1999)
Poetry in order
Short Talks (1992)
Glass, Irony, and God (1995)
Men in the Off Hours (2000)
Nox (2010)
Red Doc> (2013)
Float (2016)
H of H Playbook (2021)
Plays in order
An Oresteia (2009)
Bakkhai (2015)
Norma Jeane Baker of Troy (2019)
Other books in order
Eros the Bittersweet (1986)
Antigonick (2012)
Plainwater: Essays and Poetry
About Anne Carson
Anne Patricia Carson is a Canadian poet, essayist, translator, classicist, and professor.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Anne Carson FAQ
- How many books has Anne Carson written?
- Anne Carson has published 4 novels, 3 non-fiction books, 7 poetry collections, 3 plays and 3 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Anne Carson's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Autobiography of Red.
- What is Anne Carson's latest book?
- Decreation (2005).
- What is Anne Carson's most famous book?
- Autobiography of Red (1998) is Anne Carson's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.