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

Philochristus (1878)

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

Silanus the Christian (1906)
Novellas in order

Flatland (1884)
Non-fiction in order

Francis Bacon (1885)

St. Thomas of Canterbury (1898)

Clue (1900)

Johannine Vocabulary (1905)

Johannine Grammar (1906)

Apologia (1907)

The Fourfold Gospel (1916)
Other books in order

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

Bible Lessons (1870)

English Lessons for English People (1875)

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

How to Write Clearly (1875)

Latin Prose Through English Idiom (1876)

Bacon And Essex (1877)

Through Nature to Christ (1877)

How to Tell the Parts of Speech (1880)

Via Latina (1882)

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

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

Philomythus (1891)

The Anglican Career of Cardinal Newman (1892)

Diatessarica (1900)

Paradosis (1904)

The Message of the Son of Man (1909)

Light on the Gospel from an Ancient Poet (1912)
Film and TV adaptations
- Flatland: The Movie (2007)Film · from Flatland
- Flatland (2007)Film · from Flatland
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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.

