Edmund Spenser books in order
English poet
- Lived
- 1552–1599
- Country
- England
- Books
- 6
Edmund Spenser published 1 novel, 1 novella, 3 poetry collections and 1 other book, beginning with The Faerie Queene (1590).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Edmund Spenser
Standalone novels in order
Complaints (1591)
Novellas in order
The Shepheardes Calender (1571)
Poetry in order
The Faerie Queene (1590)
Colin Clouts Come Home Againe (1595)
The Faerie Qveen (1611)
Other books in order
Fovvre Hymnes (1596)
Free to read
All free classicsSpenser's The Faerie Queene, Book I
Stories from the Faerie Queene
Spenser's Faerie Queene, Vol. 1 (of 2)
The Poetical Works of Edmund Spenser, Volume 5
The Shepheard's Calender
Spenser's Faerie Queene, Vol. 2 (of 2)
Stories from the Faerie Queen, Told to the Children
Tales from Spenser, Chosen from the Faerie Queene
About Edmund Spenser
Edmund Spenser was an English poet who is best known for having written The Faerie Queene, an epic poem and fantastical allegory that celebrates the Tudor dynasty and Elizabeth I. He is recognized as being one of the premier craftsmen of nascent Modern English verse, and he is considered to be one of the great poets in the English language.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Edmund Spenser FAQ
- How many books has Edmund Spenser written?
- Edmund Spenser published 1 novel, 1 novella, 3 poetry collections and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Edmund Spenser's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Faerie Queene.
- What is Edmund Spenser's last book?
- Complaints (1591).
- What is Edmund Spenser's most famous book?
- The Faerie Queene (1590) is Edmund Spenser's most widely read book.
- Can I read Edmund Spenser's books for free?
- Yes. 9 books by Edmund Spenser 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.