Edward Young books in order
English poet
- Lived
- 1683–1765
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Books
- 19
Edward Young published 2 poetry collections and 17 other books, beginning with Night Thoughts (1742).
Updated September 2026
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Night Thoughts
Edward Young's most-read book.
Poetry in order
A Poem on the Last Day (1713)
Night Thoughts (1742)
Other books in order
Busiris, King of Egypt (1719)
The Revenge. a Tragedy (1721)
Love of Fame the Universal Passion. in Seven Characteristical Satyrs (1725)
The Universal Passion (1725)
Love of Fame, the Universal Passion (1728)
Love of Fame (1730)
A Vindication of Providence: Or, A True Estimate of Human Life (1737)
The Complaint (1742)
The Revenge (1752)
The Brothers (1753)
The Works of the Author of the Night-thoughts (1757)
"Conjectures on Original Composition" in England and Germany (1759)
Resignation (1762)
Night Thoughts on Life, Death & Immortality (1765)
The Works (1765)
The Centaur Not Fabulous (1806)
The Works of the Rev. Dr. Edward Young (1811)
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About Edward Young
Edward Young was an English poet, best remembered for Night-Thoughts, a series of philosophical writings in blank verse, reflecting his state of mind following several bereavements. It was one of the most popular poems of the century, influencing Goethe and Edmund Burke, among many others, and at the end of the century was illustrated by William Blake.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Edward Young FAQ
- How many books has Edward Young written?
- Edward Young published 2 poetry collections and 17 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Edward Young's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Night Thoughts.
- What is Edward Young's last book?
- The Works (1765).
- What is Edward Young's most famous book?
- Night Thoughts (1742) is Edward Young's most widely read book.
- Can I read Edward Young's books for free?
- Yes. 3 books by Edward Young 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.