How many books has Elizabeth Fry written?

Elizabeth Fry published 1 non-fiction book and 3 other books that we list, as of September 2026.

What order should I read Elizabeth Fry's books in?

Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Memoir of the Life of Elizabeth Fry; with Extracts from Her Journal and Letters.

What is Elizabeth Fry's most famous book?

Memoir of the Life of Elizabeth Fry; with Extracts from Her Journal and Letters (1847) is Elizabeth Fry's most widely read book.

Elizabeth Fry books in order

Social reformer from England

Lived: 1780–1845
Country: United Kingdom
Books: 4

Biography

Elizabeth Fry published 1 non-fiction book and 3 other books, beginning with Memoir of the Life of Elizabeth Fry, with Extracts from Her Journal and Letters (1847). The best-known is Memoir of the Life of Elizabeth Fry; with Extracts from Her Journal and Letters (1847).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Elizabeth Fry

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Memoir of the Life of Elizabeth Fry; with Extracts from Her Journal and Letters
Elizabeth Fry's most-read book.

Non-fiction in order

Life of Elizabeth Fry (1853)
646 pages
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Other books in order

Memoir of the Life of Elizabeth Fry, with Extracts from Her Journal and Letters (1847)
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Memoir of the Life of Elizabeth Fry; with Extracts from Her Journal and Letters (1847)
510 pages
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Elizabeth Fry (1884)
389 pages
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About Elizabeth Fry

Elizabeth Fry, sometimes referred to as Betsy Fry, was an English prison reformer, social reformer, philanthropist and Quaker. Fry was a major driving force behind new legislation to improve the treatment of prisoners, especially female inmates, and as such has been called the "Angel of Prisons". She was instrumental in the Gaols Act 1823 which mandated sex-segregation of prisons and female warders for female inmates to protect them from sexual exploitation. Fry kept extensive diaries, in which she wrote explicitly of the need to protect female prisoners from rape and sexual abuse.

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Elizabeth Fry FAQ

How many books has Elizabeth Fry written?: Elizabeth Fry published 1 non-fiction book and 3 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Elizabeth Fry's books in?: Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Memoir of the Life of Elizabeth Fry; with Extracts from Her Journal and Letters.
What is Elizabeth Fry's last book?: Memoir of the Life of Elizabeth Fry; with Extracts from Her Journal and Letters (1847).
What is Elizabeth Fry's most famous book?: Memoir of the Life of Elizabeth Fry; with Extracts from Her Journal and Letters (1847) is Elizabeth Fry's most widely read book.