Charlotte Brontë books in order
British novelist and poet
- Lived
- 1816–1855
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Books
- 7
- Also writes as
- Captain Tree, Currer Bell, Lord Charles Wellesley
Charlotte Brontë published 5 novels and 2 poetry collections, beginning with Poems by Currer, Ellis and Acton Bell (1846). The best-known is Jane Eyre (1847).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Charlotte Brontë
Standalone novels in order
Jane Eyre (1847)
Shirley (1849)
Villette (1853)
The Professor (1857)
Emma Brown (2003)
Poetry in order
Poems by Currer, Ellis and Acton Bell (1846), with Anne Brontë and Emily Brontë
Poems of Charlotte, Emily and Anne Brontë (1893)
Film and TV adaptations
- Jane Eyre (1934)Film · from Jane Eyre
- Jane Eyre (1943)Film · from Jane Eyre
- Jane Eyre (1996)Film · from Jane Eyre
- Jane Eyre (2011)Film · from Jane Eyre
- Shirley (1922)Film · from Shirley
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About Charlotte Brontë
Charlotte Nicholls, commonly known by her maiden name Charlotte Brontë, was an English novelist and poet, and was the elder sister of Emily, Anne and Branwell Brontë. She is best known for her novel Jane Eyre, which was first published under the pseudonym Currer Bell. Jane Eyre was a great success on publication, and has since been acknowledged as a classic of English literature.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Charlotte Brontë FAQ
- How many books has Charlotte Brontë written?
- Charlotte Brontë published 5 novels and 2 poetry collections that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Charlotte Brontë's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Jane Eyre.
- What is Charlotte Brontë's last book?
- The Professor (1857).
- What is Charlotte Brontë's most famous book?
- Jane Eyre (1847) is Charlotte Brontë's most widely read book.
- Does Charlotte Brontë write under a pen name?
- Yes: Charlotte Brontë has also published as Captain Tree, Currer Bell and Lord Charles Wellesley.
- Which Charlotte Brontë books have been adapted?
- 2 books have been adapted for film or TV, including Jane Eyre (film, 1934) and Shirley (film, 1922).
- Can I read Charlotte Brontë's books for free?
- Yes. 8 books by Charlotte Brontë 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.