Djuna Barnes books in order
American Modernist writer, poet and artist
- Lived
- 1892–1982
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 11
- Also writes as
- Lydia Steptoe
Djuna Barnes published 4 novels, 1 novella, 3 short story collections, 1 poetry collection and 2 other books, beginning with Nightwood (1936).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Djuna Barnes
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Nightwood
Djuna Barnes's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Ryder (1928)
Nightwood (1936)
I Could Never Be Lonely Without a Husband (1985)
At the Roots of the Stars (1995)
Novellas in order
Ladies Almanack (1928)
Short story collections in order
Smoke, and Other Early Stories (1982)
Collected Stories (1996)
I Am Alien to Life (2024)
Poetry in order
The Book of Repulsive Women (1948)
Other books in order
Antiphon (1958)
Spillway (1961)
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About Djuna Barnes
Djuna Barnes was an American artist, illustrator, journalist, and writer who is perhaps best known for her novel Nightwood (1936), a cult classic of lesbian fiction and an important work of modernist literature.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Djuna Barnes FAQ
- How many books has Djuna Barnes written?
- Djuna Barnes published 4 novels, 1 novella, 3 short story collections, 1 poetry collection and 2 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Djuna Barnes's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Nightwood.
- What is Djuna Barnes's last book?
- Smoke, and Other Early Stories (1982).
- What is Djuna Barnes's most famous book?
- Nightwood (1936) is Djuna Barnes's most widely read book.
- Does Djuna Barnes write under a pen name?
- Yes: Djuna Barnes has also published as Lydia Steptoe.
- Can I read Djuna Barnes's books for free?
- Yes. 1 book by Djuna Barnes 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.