Claude McKay books in order
Jamaican American writer, poet
- Lived
- 1889–1948
- Country
- Colony of Jamaica
- Books
- 14
Claude McKay published 5 novels, 1 short story collection, 2 non-fiction books, 5 poetry collections and 1 other book, beginning with Songs of Jamaica (1912). The best-known is Home to Harlem (1928).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Claude McKay
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Home to Harlem
Claude McKay's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Romance in Marseille (1922)
Home to Harlem (1928)
Banjo (1929)
Gingertown (1932)
Banana Bottom (1933)
Short story collections in order
The United States in Literature (1985)
Non-fiction in order
A Long Way from Home (1937)
Harlem Glory (1988)
Poetry in order
Songs of Jamaica (1912)
Spring in New Hampshire and Other Poems (1920)
Harlem Shadows (1922)
The Poetry of the Negro, 1746-1949 (1949)
Selected Poems (1953)
Other books in order
Harlem, Negro Metropolis (1940)
About Claude McKay
Festus Claudius "Claude" McKay was a Jamaican-American writer and poet. He was a central figure in the Harlem Renaissance.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Claude McKay FAQ
- How many books has Claude McKay written?
- Claude McKay published 5 novels, 1 short story collection, 2 non-fiction books, 5 poetry collections and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Claude McKay's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Home to Harlem.
- What is Claude McKay's last book?
- A Long Way from Home (1937).
- What is Claude McKay's most famous book?
- Home to Harlem (1928) is Claude McKay's most widely read book.
- Can I read Claude McKay's books for free?
- Yes. 2 books by Claude McKay 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.