Edward FitzGerald published 3 non-fiction books, 1 poetry collection and 17 other books, beginning with Euphranor (1851).
Updated September 2026
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Euphranor
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Non-fiction in order
Euphranor (1851)
Dictionary of Madame De Sévigné (1914)
Letters from Edward FitzGerald to Bernard Quaritch, 1853-1883 (1926)
Poetry in order
RUBAIYAT OMAR KHAYYAM (1999)
Other books in order
Polonius (1852)
Agamemnon (1865)
The Mighty Magician (1865)
The Downfall and Death of King Oedipus (1880)
Letters and Literary Remains (1889)
Miscellanies (1900)
Rubaiyat (1900)
More Letters (1901)
Letters & Literary Remains of Edward FitzGerald (1902)
The Variorum and Definitive Edition of the Poetical and Prose Writings of Edward Fitzgerald (1902)
Letters of Edward FitzGerald (1907)
Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám, the Astronomer-poet of Persia (1910)
Some New Letters of Edward Fitzgerald (1923)
Edward FitzGerald And Bernard Barton (1924)
A FitzGerald Friendship (1932)
A FitzGerald Medley (1933)
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About Edward FitzGerald
Edward FitzGerald or Fitzgerald was an English poet and writer. His most famous poem is the first and best-known English translation of The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam, which has kept its reputation and popularity since the 1860s.
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Edward FitzGerald FAQ
- How many books has Edward FitzGerald written?
- Edward FitzGerald published 3 non-fiction books, 1 poetry collection and 17 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Edward FitzGerald's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Euphranor.
- What is Edward FitzGerald's last book?
- Euphranor (1851).
- What is Edward FitzGerald's most famous book?
- Euphranor (1851) is Edward FitzGerald's most widely read book.
- Can I read Edward FitzGerald's books for free?
- Yes. 3 books by Edward FitzGerald 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.