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Charlotte Smith books in order

English poet, novelist

Lived
1749–1806
Country
United Kingdom
Books
9

Charlotte Smith published 6 novels, 1 poetry collection and 2 other books, beginning with Elegiac Sonnets (1784). The best-known is Celestina (1791).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Charlotte Smith

Standalone novels in order

  1. The Romance of Real Life (1787)

    333 pages

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  2. Emmeline (1788)

    531 pages

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  3. Celestina (1791)

    603 pages

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  4. Desmond (1792)

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  5. The Old Manor House (1793)

    544 pages

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  6. Montalbert (1795)

    243 pages

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Poetry in order

  1. Elegiac Sonnets (1784)

    83 pages

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Other books in order

  1. Ethelinde (1789)

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  2. What Is She? (1799)

    94 pages

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About Charlotte Smith

Charlotte Smith was an English novelist and poet of the School of Sensibility whose Elegiac Sonnets (1784) contributed to the revival of the form in England. She also helped to set conventions for Gothic fiction and wrote political novels of sensibility. Despite eleven novels, four children's books and other works, she saw herself mainly as a poet and expected to be remembered for that.

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

Charlotte Smith FAQ

How many books has Charlotte Smith written?
Charlotte Smith published 6 novels, 1 poetry collection and 2 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Charlotte Smith's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Celestina.
What is Charlotte Smith's last book?
Montalbert (1795).
What is Charlotte Smith's most famous book?
Celestina (1791) is Charlotte Smith's most widely read book.
Can I read Charlotte Smith's books for free?
Yes. 1 book by Charlotte Smith is 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.