Charles Lamb books in order
British essayist, poet, antiquarian
- Lived
- 1775–1834
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Books
- 13
- Also writes as
- Elia
Charles Lamb published 2 short story collections, 2 non-fiction books, 2 children's books, 1 poetry collection, 1 play and 5 other books, beginning with Essays of Elia (1823).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Charles Lamb
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Essays of Elia
Charles Lamb's most-read book.
Short story collections in order
Tales from Shakspeare (1807), with Mary Lamb
Essays of Elia (1823)
Non-fiction in order
The Works of Charles Lamb (1800)
Children's books in order
Mrs. Leicester's School (1800)
The Adventures of Ulysses (1814)
Poetry in order
Poetry for Children (1812)
Plays in order
An Art Edition of Shakespeare, Classified as Comedies, Tragedies, Histories and Sonnets, Each Part Arranged in Chronological Order, Including Also a List of Familiar Quotations (1889), with William Shakespeare and Mary Lamb
Other books in order
A Tale of Rosamund Gray and Old Blind Margaret (1798)
Specimens of English Dramatic Poets, Who Lived About the Time of Shakespeare (1808)
Specimens of English Dramatic Poets (1813)
Rosamund Gray (1835)
The Letters of Charles Lamb (1848)
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All free classicsThe Works of Charles and Mary Lamb — Volume 2
Tales from Shakespeare
The Works of Charles and Mary Lamb — Volume 1
The Works of Charles and Mary Lamb — Volume 6
The Works of Charles and Mary Lamb — Volume 5
The Works of Charles Lamb in Four Volumes, Volume 4
The Works of Charles and Mary Lamb — Volume 4
The Best Letters of Charles Lamb
The Works of Charles and Mary Lamb — Volume 3
The Blue Jar Story Book
A Masque of Days
About Charles Lamb
Charles Lamb was an English essayist, poet and antiquarian, best known for his Essays of Elia and for the children's book Tales from Shakespeare, co-authored with his sister, Mary Lamb (1764–1847).
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Charles Lamb FAQ
- How many books has Charles Lamb written?
- Charles Lamb published 2 short story collections, 2 non-fiction books, 2 children's books, 1 poetry collection, 1 play and 5 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Charles Lamb's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Essays of Elia.
- What is Charles Lamb's last book?
- Essays of Elia (1823).
- What is Charles Lamb's most famous book?
- Essays of Elia (1823) is Charles Lamb's most widely read book.
- Does Charles Lamb write under a pen name?
- Yes: Charles Lamb has also published as Elia.
- Can I read Charles Lamb's books for free?
- Yes. 14 books by Charles Lamb 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.