Countee Cullen published 1 novel, 1 short story collection, 6 poetry collections and 2 other books, beginning with Copper Sun (1927). The best-known is The Black Christ & Other Poems (1929).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Countee Cullen
Standalone novels in order
One Way to Heaven (1932)
Short story collections in order
The United States in Literature (1985)
Poetry in order
Copper Sun (1927)
The Lost Zoo (1940)
The Poetry of the Negro, 1746-1949 (1949)
Caroling Dusk (1955)
My Soul's High Song (1991)
Other books in order
Color (1969)
Experiencing Reading (1994)
About Countee Cullen
Countee Cullen was an American poet, novelist, children's writer, and playwright, particularly well known during the Harlem Renaissance.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Countee Cullen FAQ
- How many books has Countee Cullen written?
- Countee Cullen published 1 novel, 1 short story collection, 6 poetry collections and 2 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Countee Cullen's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Black Christ & Other Poems.
- What is Countee Cullen's last book?
- One Way to Heaven (1932).
- What is Countee Cullen's most famous book?
- The Black Christ & Other Poems (1929) is Countee Cullen's most widely read book.
- Can I read Countee Cullen's books for free?
- Yes. 2 books by Countee Cullen 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.