Coventry Patmore published 1 non-fiction book, 3 poetry collections and 3 other books, beginning with Poems (1844). The best-known is The Angel in the House (1854).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Coventry Patmore
Non-fiction in order
Principle in Art, Etc (1889)
Poetry in order
Poems (1844)
The Victories of Love (1862)
The Children's Garland from the Best Poets (1871)
Other books in order
The Angel in the House (1854)
The Unknown Eros (1878)
The Rod, the Root, and the Flower (1895)
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About Coventry Patmore
Coventry Kersey Dighton Patmore was an English poet and literary critic. He is best known for his book of poetry The Angel in the House (1854), a narrative poem about the Victorian ideal of a happy marriage.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Coventry Patmore FAQ
- How many books has Coventry Patmore written?
- Coventry Patmore published 1 non-fiction book, 3 poetry collections and 3 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Coventry Patmore's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Angel in the House.
- What is Coventry Patmore's last book?
- Principle in Art, Etc (1889).
- What is Coventry Patmore's most famous book?
- The Angel in the House (1854) is Coventry Patmore's most widely read book.
- Can I read Coventry Patmore's books for free?
- Yes. 5 books by Coventry Patmore 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.