Don Marquis books in order
American humorist
- Lived
- 1878–1937
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 19
Don Marquis published 11 novels, 2 novellas, 2 short story collections, 3 poetry collections and 1 play, beginning with Danny's Own Story (1912). 4 feature Mehitabel. The best-known is Archy and Mehitabel (1927).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Don Marquis
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Archy and Mehitabel
Don Marquis's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Danny's Own Story (1912)
The Cruise of the Jasper B (1916)
Prefaces (1919)
The Revolt of the Oyster (1922)
Chapters for the Orthodox (1934)
A Subtreasury of American Humor (1945)
Novellas in order
The Old Soak; And, Hail and Farewell (1921)
Archyology (1986)
Short story collections in order
When the Turtles Sing (1928)
The United States in Literature (1985)
Poetry in order
Dreams & Dust (1915)
Noah An' Jonah An' Cap'n John Smith (1921)
Sonnets to a Red-haired Lady (by a Gentleman with a Blue Beard) and Famous Love Affairs (1922)
Plays in order
The Dark Hours (1924)
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About Don Marquis
Donald Robert Perry Marquis was an American humorist, journalist, and author. He was variously a novelist, poet, newspaper columnist, and playwright. He is remembered best for creating the characters Archy and Mehitabel, Archy being a supposed author of humorous verse. During his lifetime he was equally famous for creating another fictitious character, "the Old Soak," who was the subject of two books, a hit Broadway play (1922–23), a silent film (1926) and a talkie (1937).
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Don Marquis FAQ
- How many books has Don Marquis written?
- Don Marquis published 11 novels, 2 novellas, 2 short story collections, 3 poetry collections and 1 play that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Don Marquis's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Archy and Mehitabel.
- What is Don Marquis's last book?
- The Best of Don Marquis (1939).
- What is Don Marquis's most famous book?
- Archy and Mehitabel (1927) is Don Marquis's most widely read book.
- Can I read Don Marquis's books for free?
- Yes. 7 books by Don Marquis 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.