Frances Power Cobbe books in order
Irish writer, philosopher, social reformer, anti-vivisection activist and leading suffragist
- Lived
- 1822–1904
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Books
- 6
Frances Power Cobbe published 2 non-fiction books and 4 other books, beginning with Essays on the Pursuits of Women (1863). The best-known is The Duties of Women (1881).
Updated September 2026
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The Duties of Women
Frances Power Cobbe's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
Religious Duty (1864)
The Peak in Darien (1882)
Other books in order
Essays on the Pursuits of Women (1863)
Studies New and Old of Ethical and Social Subjects (1865)
False Beasts and True (1876)
The Duties of Women (1881)
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About Frances Power Cobbe
Frances Power Cobbe was an Anglo-Irish writer, philosopher, religious thinker, social reformer, anti-vivisection activist and leading women's suffrage campaigner. She founded a number of animal advocacy groups, including the National Anti-Vivisection Society (NAVS) in 1875 and the British Union for the Abolition of Vivisection (BUAV) in 1898, and was a member of the executive council of the London National Society for Women's Suffrage.
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Frances Power Cobbe FAQ
- How many books has Frances Power Cobbe written?
- Frances Power Cobbe published 2 non-fiction books and 4 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Frances Power Cobbe's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Duties of Women.
- What is Frances Power Cobbe's last book?
- The Peak in Darien (1882).
- What is Frances Power Cobbe's most famous book?
- The Duties of Women (1881) is Frances Power Cobbe's most widely read book.
- Can I read Frances Power Cobbe's books for free?
- Yes. 4 books by Frances Power Cobbe 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.