Donald Ogden Stewart published 2 novels, 1 novella and 1 other book, beginning with A Parody Outline of History (1921).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Donald Ogden Stewart
Standalone novels in order
Mr. and Mrs. Haddock Abroad (1924)
By a Stroke of Luck! (1975)
Novellas in order
A Parody Outline of History (1921)
Other books in order
Perfect Behavior (1922)
About Donald Ogden Stewart
Donald Ogden Stewart was an American writer and screenwriter best known for his sophisticated golden age comedies and melodramas, such as The Philadelphia Story, Tarnished Lady and Love Affair. Stewart worked with a number of the directors of his time, including George Cukor, Michael Curtiz and Ernst Lubitsch. Stewart was a member of the Algonquin Round Table and, with Ernest Hemingway's friend Bill Smith, the model for Bill Gorton in The Sun Also Rises. His 1922 parody on etiquette, Perfect Behavior, published by George H. Doran and Co., was a favorite book of P. G. Wodehouse.
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Donald Ogden Stewart FAQ
- How many books has Donald Ogden Stewart written?
- Donald Ogden Stewart published 2 novels, 1 novella and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Donald Ogden Stewart's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with A Parody Outline of History.
- What is Donald Ogden Stewart's last book?
- By a Stroke of Luck! (1975).
- What is Donald Ogden Stewart's most famous book?
- A Parody Outline of History (1921) is Donald Ogden Stewart's most widely read book.
- Can I read Donald Ogden Stewart's books for free?
- Yes. 2 books by Donald Ogden Stewart 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.