Portrait of Edwin Abbott Abbott

Edwin Abbott Abbott books in order

British theologian and author

Lived
1838–1926
Country
United Kingdom
Books
29
Also writes as
A. Square

Edwin Abbott Abbott published 3 novels, 1 novella, 7 non-fiction books and 18 other books, beginning with Flatland (1884).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Edwin Abbott Abbott

Standalone novels in order

  1. Philochristus (1878)

    286 pages

  2. Onesimus, Memoirs of a Disciple of St. Paul, by the Author of 'Philochristus' (1882)

    280 pages

  3. Silanus the Christian (1906)

    368 pages

Novellas in order

  1. Flatland (1884)

    110 pages★ 3.9 (100 ratings)Adapted for film

Non-fiction in order

  1. Francis Bacon (1885)

    551 pages

  2. St. Thomas of Canterbury (1898)

    356 pages

  3. Clue (1900)

    168 pages

  4. Johannine Vocabulary (1905)

    388 pages

  5. Johannine Grammar (1906)

    700 pages

  6. Apologia (1907)

    102 pages

  7. The Fourfold Gospel (1916)

    546 pages

Other books in order

  1. A Shakespearian Grammar: An Attempt to Illustrate Some of the Differences Between Elizabethan and Modern English (1869)

    511 pages

  2. Bible Lessons (1870)

    272 pages

  3. English Lessons for English People (1875)

    303 pages

  4. How to Parse: An Attempt to Apply the Principles of Scholarship to English Grammar. with (1875)

    343 pages

  5. How to Write Clearly (1875)

    94 pages

  6. Latin Prose Through English Idiom (1876)

    182 pages

  7. Bacon And Essex (1877)

    321 pages

  8. Through Nature to Christ (1877)

    460 pages

  9. How to Tell the Parts of Speech (1880)

    156 pages

  10. Via Latina (1882)

    344 pages

  11. The Common Tradition of the Synoptic Gospels in the Text of the Revised Version (1884)

    156 pages

  12. The Kernel and the Husk: Letters on Spiritual Christianity (1886)

    375 pages

  13. Philomythus (1891)

    259 pages

  14. The Anglican Career of Cardinal Newman (1892)

    358 pages

  15. Diatessarica (1900)

  16. Paradosis (1904)

    240 pages

  17. The Message of the Son of Man (1909)

    166 pages

  18. Light on the Gospel from an Ancient Poet (1912)

    636 pages

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About Edwin Abbott Abbott

Edwin Abbott Abbott was an English schoolmaster, theologian, and Anglican priest, best known as the author of the novella Flatland (1884).

Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.

Edwin Abbott Abbott FAQ

How many books has Edwin Abbott Abbott written?
Edwin Abbott Abbott published 3 novels, 1 novella, 7 non-fiction books and 18 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Edwin Abbott Abbott's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Flatland.
What is Edwin Abbott Abbott's last book?
The Fourfold Gospel (1916).
What is Edwin Abbott Abbott's most famous book?
Flatland (1884) is Edwin Abbott Abbott's most widely read book.
Does Edwin Abbott Abbott write under a pen name?
Yes: Edwin Abbott Abbott has also published as A. Square.
Which Edwin Abbott Abbott books have been adapted?
1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including Flatland (as Flatland: The Movie, film, 2007).
Can I read Edwin Abbott Abbott's books for free?
Yes. 6 books by Edwin Abbott Abbott 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.