Authors Directory

Authors / M

Portrait of Charles Maturin

Charles Maturin books in order

Irish writer

Lived
1782–1824
Country
Kingdom of Ireland
Books
6
Also writes as
Dennis Jasper Murphy

Charles Maturin published 4 novels and 2 other books, beginning with Melmoth the Wanderer (1820).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Charles Maturin

Standalone novels in order

  1. The Wild Irish Boy (1808)

    Buy

  2. The Milesian Chief (1812)

    Buy

  3. Melmoth the Wanderer (1820)

    416 pages

    Buy

  4. The Albigenses (1824)

    Buy

Other books in order

  1. Bertram (1816)

    82 pages

    Buy

  2. Manuel (1817)

    84 pages

    Buy

Free to read

All free classics

About Charles Maturin

Charles Robert Maturin, also known as C. R. Maturin, was an Irish Protestant clergyman and a writer of Gothic plays and novels. His best known work is the novel Melmoth the Wanderer, published in 1820 which made a great impact on writers such as Balzac, Baudelaire and Poe.

Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.

Charles Maturin FAQ

How many books has Charles Maturin written?
Charles Maturin published 4 novels and 2 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Charles Maturin's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Melmoth the Wanderer.
What is Charles Maturin's last book?
The Albigenses (1824).
What is Charles Maturin's most famous book?
Melmoth the Wanderer (1820) is Charles Maturin's most widely read book.
Does Charles Maturin write under a pen name?
Yes: Charles Maturin has also published as Dennis Jasper Murphy.
Can I read Charles Maturin's books for free?
Yes. 4 books by Charles Maturin are in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.

Authors like Charles Maturin

Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.