Ethel Smyth books in order
English composer and suffragette
- Lived
- 1858–1944
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Books
- 6
Ethel Smyth published 4 non-fiction books and 2 other books, beginning with Mass in D (1893). The best-known is What Happened Next (1940).
Updated September 2026
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What Happened Next
Ethel Smyth's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
Impressions That Remained (1919)
Streaks of Life (1921)
What Happened Next (1940)
The Memoirs of Ethel Smyth (1987)
Other books in order
Mass in D (1893)
Female Pipings in Eden (1933)
About Ethel Smyth
Dame Ethel Mary Smyth was an English composer and a member of the women's suffrage movement. Her compositions include songs, works for piano, chamber music, orchestral works, choral works and operas.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Ethel Smyth FAQ
- How many books has Ethel Smyth written?
- Ethel Smyth published 4 non-fiction books and 2 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Ethel Smyth's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with What Happened Next.
- What is Ethel Smyth's last book?
- What Happened Next (1940).
- What is Ethel Smyth's most famous book?
- What Happened Next (1940) is Ethel Smyth's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.