Francis Bacon books in order
English philosopher and statesman
- Lived
- 1561–1626
- Country
- England
- Books
- 14
Francis Bacon published 2 novels, 1 novella, 6 non-fiction books and 5 other books, beginning with Essays (1597).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Francis Bacon
Standalone novels in order
Fama Fraternitatis (1614), with Johannes Valentinus Andreae
Confessio Fraternitatis (1615), with Johannes Valentinus Andreae
Novellas in order
New Atlantis (1627)
Non-fiction in order
Essays (1597)
The Advancement of Learning (1605)
Novum Organum (1620)
Of the Advancement and Proficience of Learning, Or, the Partitions of Sciences, Ix Bookes (1624)
Sylva Sylvarum (1627)
The History of the Reigns of Henry the Seventh, Henry the Eighth, Edward the Sixth and Queen Mary (1627)
Other books in order
The Wisdome of the Ancients (1609)
The Wisedome of the Ancients (1619)
The Historie of Life and Death (1623)
The Elements of the Common Lawes of England (1630)
A Collection of Some Principal Rules and Maximes of the Common Lawes of England (1636)
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About Francis Bacon
Francis Bacon, 1st Viscount St Alban was an English philosopher and statesman who served as Attorney General and Lord Chancellor of England under King James I. Bacon argued for the importance of natural philosophy, guided by the scientific method, and his works remained influential throughout the Scientific Revolution.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Francis Bacon FAQ
- How many books has Francis Bacon written?
- Francis Bacon published 2 novels, 1 novella, 6 non-fiction books and 5 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Francis Bacon's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Essays.
- What is Francis Bacon's last book?
- The History of the Reigns of Henry the Seventh, Henry the Eighth, Edward the Sixth and Queen Mary (1627).
- What is Francis Bacon's most famous book?
- Essays (1597) is Francis Bacon's most widely read book.
- Can I read Francis Bacon's books for free?
- Yes. 7 books by Francis Bacon 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.