Douglas Hyde books in order
First President of Ireland; historian, poet, and folklorist
- Lived
- 1860–1949
- Country
- Irish Free State
- Books
- 9
Douglas Hyde published 2 short story collections, 3 non-fiction books, 1 poetry collection and 3 other books, beginning with Beside the Fire (1890). The best-known is The Story of Early Gaelic Literature (1894).
Updated September 2026
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The Story of Early Gaelic Literature
Douglas Hyde's most-read book.
Short story collections in order
Beside the Fire (1890)
Great Cat Tales (1992)
Non-fiction in order
The Story of Early Gaelic Literature (1894)
A Literary History of Ireland (1899)
Language, Lore and Lyrics (1986)
Poetry in order
Love Songs of Connacht = (1904)
Other books in order
Legends of Saints & Sinners (1915)
Dedication And Leadership (1992)
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About Douglas Hyde
Douglas Ross Hyde, known as An Craoibhín Aoibhinn, was an Irish academic, linguist, scholar of the Irish language, politician, and diplomat who served as the first president of Ireland from June 1938 to June 1945. He was a leading figure in the Gaelic revival, and the first president of the Gaelic League, one of the most influential cultural organisations in Ireland at the time.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Douglas Hyde FAQ
- How many books has Douglas Hyde written?
- Douglas Hyde published 2 short story collections, 3 non-fiction books, 1 poetry collection and 3 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Douglas Hyde's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Story of Early Gaelic Literature.
- What is Douglas Hyde's last book?
- A Literary History of Ireland (1899).
- What is Douglas Hyde's most famous book?
- The Story of Early Gaelic Literature (1894) is Douglas Hyde's most widely read book.
- Can I read Douglas Hyde's books for free?
- Yes. 2 books by Douglas Hyde 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.