Augustine Birrell published 1 novel, 9 non-fiction books and 3 other books, beginning with Obiter Dicta (1884). The best-known is In the Name of the Bodleian and Other Essays (1905).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Augustine Birrell
Standalone novels in order
Life of Charlotte Brontë (1887)
Non-fiction in order
Obiter Dicta (1884)
Res Judicatae (1892)
Essays About Men, Women, and Books (1894)
Sir Frank Lockwood (1898)
Seven Lectures on the Law and History of Copyright in Books (1899)
William Hazlitt (1902)
Andrew Marvell (1905)
Selected Essays, 1884-1907 (1908)
More Obiter Dicta (1924)
Other books in order
The Duties and Liabilities of Trustees (1896)
Things Past Redress (1937)
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About Augustine Birrell
Augustine Birrell KC was a British Liberal Party politician, who was Chief Secretary for Ireland from 1907 to 1916. In this post, he was praised for enabling tenant farmers to own their property and for extending university education for Catholics. He was criticised for failing to take action against Irish rebels before the Easter Rising, leading to his subsequent resignation. A barrister by training, he was also an author noted for humorous essays.
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Augustine Birrell FAQ
- How many books has Augustine Birrell written?
- Augustine Birrell published 1 novel, 9 non-fiction books and 3 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Augustine Birrell's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with In the Name of the Bodleian and Other Essays.
- What is Augustine Birrell's last book?
- More Obiter Dicta (1924).
- What is Augustine Birrell's most famous book?
- In the Name of the Bodleian and Other Essays (1905) is Augustine Birrell's most widely read book.
- Can I read Augustine Birrell's books for free?
- Yes. 5 books by Augustine Birrell are in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.