Felicia Hemans published 1 novel, 11 poetry collections, 1 play and 11 other books, beginning with The Restoration of the Works of Art to Italy (1816). The best-known is The Poetical Works of Mrs. Hemans (1825).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Felicia Hemans
Start here
The Poetical Works of Mrs. Hemans
Felicia Hemans's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Three Gems in One Setting (1860), with Alfred Tennyson and Thomas Campbell
Poetry in order
Tales and Historic Scenes in Verse (1819)
The Siege of Valencia (1823)
The Forest Sanctuary, and Other Poems (1825)
The Poetical Works of Mrs. Hemans (1825)
Poems (1828)
Records of Woman (1828)
Songs of the Affections (1830)
Songs of the Affections with Other Poems (1830)
The Domestic Affections, and Other Poems (1844)
Poems of Felicia Hemans (1849)
Records of Woman, with Other Poems (2015)
Plays in order
The Vespers of Palermo (1823)
Other books in order
The Restoration of the Works of Art to Italy (1816)
The Sceptic (1820)
The Poetical Works of Hemans, Heber and Pollok (1833)
The Poetical Works of Mrs. Felicia Hemans (1835)
Memorials of Mrs. Hemans: With Illustrations of Her Literary Character from (1836)
Songs and Lyrics, Scenes and Hymns (1839)
The Works of Mrs. Hemans (1839)
The Works of Felicia Hemans (1845)
The Poetical Works of Felicia Hemans (1860)
Poetical Works (1861)
The Select Poetical Works of Felicia Hemans (1865)
About Felicia Hemans
Felicia Dorothea Hemans was an English poet. Regarded as the leading female poet of her day, Hemans was immensely popular during her lifetime in both England and the United States, and was second only to Lord Byron in terms of sales. Two of her opening lines, "The boy stood on the burning deck" and "The stately homes of England", have acquired classic status.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Felicia Hemans FAQ
- How many books has Felicia Hemans written?
- Felicia Hemans published 1 novel, 11 poetry collections, 1 play and 11 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Felicia Hemans's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Poetical Works of Mrs. Hemans.
- What is Felicia Hemans's last book?
- Memorials of Mrs. Hemans: With Illustrations of Her Literary Character from (1836).
- What is Felicia Hemans's most famous book?
- The Poetical Works of Mrs. Hemans (1825) is Felicia Hemans's most widely read book.
- Can I read Felicia Hemans's books for free?
- Yes. 1 book by Felicia Hemans is in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.
Authors like Felicia Hemans
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.