Arthur Symons published 2 novels, 14 non-fiction books, 7 poetry collections, 1 play and 8 other books, beginning with An Introduction to the Study of Browning (1886). The best-known is Cities (1903).
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Standalone novels in order
Spiritual Adventures (1905)
Non-fiction in order
Studies in Two Literatures (1897)
Cities (1903)
Plays, Acting and Music (1903)
Studies in Seven Arts (1906)
William Blake (1907)
Figures of Several Centuries (1916)
Cities and Sea-coasts and Islands (1918)
Studies in the Elizabethan Drama (1919)
Charles Baudelaire (1920)
From Toulouse-Lautrec to Rodin (1929)
Studies in Strange Souls (1929)
A Study of Oscar Wilde (1930)
A Study of Walter Pater (1932)
Poetry in order
Poems (1901)
Studies in Prose and Verse (1904)
The Fool of the World, & Other Poems (1906)
The Romantic Movement in English Poetry (1909)
The Golden Threshold (1914)
Arthur Symons (1974)
Goodman and Gilman's the Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics (1980)
Plays in order
Francesca Da Rimini (1902)
Other books in order
The Renaissance (1888)
London Nights (1895)
Aubrey Beardsley (1898)
Great Acting in English (1907)
Knave of Hearts (1913)
Tragedies (1916)
The Art of Aubrey Beardsley (1918)
Cesare Borgia (1920)
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About Arthur Symons
Arthur William Symons was a British poet, critic, translator and magazine editor.
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- How many books has Arthur Symons written?
- Arthur Symons published 2 novels, 14 non-fiction books, 7 poetry collections, 1 play and 8 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Arthur Symons's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Cities.
- What is Arthur Symons's last book?
- A Study of Walter Pater (1932).
- What is Arthur Symons's most famous book?
- Cities (1903) is Arthur Symons's most widely read book.
- Can I read Arthur Symons's books for free?
- Yes. 10 books by Arthur Symons are in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.
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