Fanny Kemble published 4 non-fiction books, 1 poetry collection and 2 other books, beginning with Francis The First (1832). The best-known is Journal of a Residence on a Georgian Plantation in 1838-1839 (1863).
Updated September 2026
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Journal of a Residence on a Georgian Plantation in 1838-1839
Fanny Kemble's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
A Year of Consolation (1847)
Journal of a Residence on a Georgian Plantation in 1838-1839 (1863)
Record of a Girlhood (1878)
Further Records, 1848-1883 (1890)
Poetry in order
Poems (1844)
Other books in order
Francis The First (1832)
The Views of Judge Woodward and Bishop Hopkins on Negro Slavery at the South (1863)
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About Fanny Kemble
Frances Anne Kemble was an English actress from a theatre family in the early and mid-nineteenth century. She was a well-known and popular writer and abolitionist whose published works included plays, poetry, eleven volumes of memoirs, travel writing, and works about the theatre. She lived for many years in the United States, primarily in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and Lenox, Massachusetts.
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Fanny Kemble FAQ
- How many books has Fanny Kemble written?
- Fanny Kemble published 4 non-fiction books, 1 poetry collection and 2 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Fanny Kemble's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Journal of a Residence on a Georgian Plantation in 1838-1839.
- What is Fanny Kemble's last book?
- Further Records, 1848-1883 (1890).
- What is Fanny Kemble's most famous book?
- Journal of a Residence on a Georgian Plantation in 1838-1839 (1863) is Fanny Kemble's most widely read book.
- Can I read Fanny Kemble's books for free?
- Yes. 5 books by Fanny Kemble are in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.
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