Edgar Allan Poe books in order
American writer and literary critic
- Lived
- 1809–1849
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 22
- Also writes as
- Edgar A. Perry
Edgar Allan Poe published 9 novels, 2 novellas, 6 short story collections, 3 poetry collections, 1 play and 1 other book, beginning with The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym of Nantucket (1838). The best-known is The Murders in the Rue Morgue (1841).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Edgar Allan Poe
Start here
The Murders in the Rue Morgue
Edgar Allan Poe's most-read book.
Shortest way in
The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym of Nantucket
One of the most-read, at about 203 pages.
Standalone novels in order
The Man of the Crowd (1840)
The Philosophy of Furniture (May 1840)
Thou Art the Man (1844)
The Cask of Amontillado (1846)
The Facts in the Case of M. Valdemar (1846)
The Philosophy of Composition (1846)
The Poetic Principle (1850)
Poems (1857)
Novellas in order
The Journal of Julius Rodman (1840)
The Murders in the Rue Morgue (1841)
Short story collections in order
Tales of the Grotesque and Arabesque (1840)
The Pit and the Pendulum (1842)
The Gold-Bug (1845)
Nouvelles Histoires Extraordinaires (1857)
Histoires Grotesques Et Sérieuses (1966)
Poetry in order
Tamerlane and Other Poems (1827)
Eureka (1848)
The Works of Edgar Allan Poe (1894)
Plays in order
Politian (1835)
Other books in order
Film and TV adaptations
- The Pit and the Pendulum (1961)Film · from The Pit and the Pendulum
- The Pit and the Pendulum (1991)Film · from The Pit and the Pendulum
Free to read
All free classicsThe Works of Edgar Allan Poe — Volume 2
The Works of Edgar Allan Poe — Volume 1
The Works of Edgar Allan Poe, The Raven Edition
The Masque of the Red Death
The Complete Poetical Works of Edgar Allan Poe
The Raven
The Works of Edgar Allan Poe — Volume 5
The Works of Edgar Allan Poe — Volume 4
The Raven, and The Philosophy of Composition
Selections from Poe
The poems of Edgar Allan Poe
The Bells, and Other Poems
First Project Gutenberg Collection of Edgar Allan Poe
Le Corbeau = The Raven
About Edgar Allan Poe
Edgar Allan Poe was an American writer, poet, editor, and literary critic who is best known for his poetry and short stories, particularly his tales involving mystery and the macabre. He is widely regarded as one of the central figures of Romanticism and Gothic fiction in the United States and of early American literature.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Edgar Allan Poe FAQ
- How many books has Edgar Allan Poe written?
- Edgar Allan Poe published 9 novels, 2 novellas, 6 short story collections, 3 poetry collections, 1 play and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Edgar Allan Poe's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Murders in the Rue Morgue.
- What is Edgar Allan Poe's last book?
- The Poetic Principle (1850).
- What is Edgar Allan Poe's most famous book?
- The Murders in the Rue Morgue (1841) is Edgar Allan Poe's most widely read book.
- Does Edgar Allan Poe write under a pen name?
- Yes: Edgar Allan Poe has also published as Edgar A. Perry.
- Which Edgar Allan Poe books have been adapted?
- 1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including The Pit and the Pendulum (film, 1961).
- Can I read Edgar Allan Poe's books for free?
- Yes. 22 books by Edgar Allan Poe 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.