Arnold Bax books in order
English composer, poet, and author
- Lived
- 1883–1953
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Books
- 8
Arnold Bax published 2 non-fiction books, 1 poetry collection and 5 other books, beginning with The Sisters and Green Magic (1900).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Arnold Bax
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The Sisters and Green Magic
Arnold Bax's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
Farewell, My Youth, and Other Writings (1992)
Cuchulan Among the Guns (1998)
Poetry in order
The Garden of Fand, for Orchestra (1922)
Other books in order
The Sisters and Green Magic (1900)
Seafoam and Firelight (1909)
Children of the Hills (1913)
Fifth Symphony, for Orchestra (1913)
Overture to a Picaresque Comedy (1932)
About Arnold Bax
Sir Arnold Edward Trevor Bax was an English composer, poet, and author. His prolific output includes songs, choral music, chamber pieces, and solo piano works, but he is best known for his orchestral music. In addition to a series of symphonic poems, he wrote seven symphonies and was for a time widely regarded as the leading British symphonist.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Arnold Bax FAQ
- How many books has Arnold Bax written?
- Arnold Bax published 2 non-fiction books, 1 poetry collection and 5 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Arnold Bax's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Sisters and Green Magic.
- What is Arnold Bax's last book?
- Overture to a Picaresque Comedy (1932).
- What is Arnold Bax's most famous book?
- The Sisters and Green Magic (1900) is Arnold Bax's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.