Colley Cibber published 2 non-fiction books, 1 play and 15 other books, beginning with Love's Last Shift (1696). The best-known is The Careless Husband (1704).
Updated September 2026
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The Careless Husband
Colley Cibber's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
An Apology for the Life of Mr. Colley Cibber (1740)
An Apology for the Life of Colley Cibber (1750)
Plays in order
Papal Tyranny in the Reign of King John (1745)
Other books in order
Love's Last Shift (1696)
Woman's Wit (1697)
The Careless Husband (1704)
The Double Gallant (1707)
The Lady's Last Stake (1707)
The Rival Fools (1709)
She Wou'd and She Wou'd Not (1714)
Ximena; Or, the Heroick Daughter (1719)
The Refusal; Or, the Ladies Philosophy (1721)
The Provok'd Husband (1728)
Love in a Riddle (1729)
The Tragical History of King Richard Iii (1731)
The Tragical History of King Richard Iii, as It Is Acted at the Theatre Royal in Drury Lane (1745)
The Non-juror (1750)
Love Makes a Man (1751)
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About Colley Cibber
Colley Cibber was an English actor-manager, playwright and Poet Laureate. His colourful memoir An Apology for the Life of Colley Cibber (1740) describes his life in a personal, anecdotal and even rambling style. He wrote 25 plays for his own company at Drury Lane, half of which were adapted from various sources, which led Robert Lowe and Alexander Pope, among others, to criticise his "miserable mutilation" of "crucified Molière [and] hapless Shakespeare".
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Colley Cibber FAQ
- How many books has Colley Cibber written?
- Colley Cibber published 2 non-fiction books, 1 play and 15 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Colley Cibber's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Careless Husband.
- What is Colley Cibber's last book?
- An Apology for the Life of Colley Cibber (1750).
- What is Colley Cibber's most famous book?
- The Careless Husband (1704) is Colley Cibber's most widely read book.
- Can I read Colley Cibber's books for free?
- Yes. 3 books by Colley Cibber 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.