Edward William Lane books in order
British orientalist, translator, lexicographer and peace maker
- Lived
- 1801–1876
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Books
- 3
Edward William Lane published 2 non-fiction books and 1 other book, beginning with An Account of the Manners and Customs of the Modern Egyptians (1842).
Updated September 2026
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An Account of the Manners and Customs of the Modern Egyptians
Edward William Lane's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
Other books in order
An Arabic-English Lexicon (1984)
About Edward William Lane
Edward William Lane was a British orientalist, translator and lexicographer. He is known for his Manners and Customs of the Modern Egyptians and the Arabic-English Lexicon, as well as his translations of One Thousand and One Nights and Selections from the Kur-án.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Edward William Lane FAQ
- How many books has Edward William Lane written?
- Edward William Lane published 2 non-fiction books and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Edward William Lane's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with An Account of the Manners and Customs of the Modern Egyptians.
- What is Edward William Lane's last book?
- An Account of the Manners and Customs of the Modern Egyptians (1842).
- What is Edward William Lane's most famous book?
- An Account of the Manners and Customs of the Modern Egyptians (1842) is Edward William Lane's most widely read book.
- Can I read Edward William Lane's books for free?
- Yes. 2 books by Edward William Lane 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.