Francis Beaumont published 3 plays and 1 other book, beginning with The Knight of the Burning Pestle (1607).
Updated September 2026
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The Knight of the Burning Pestle
Francis Beaumont's most-read book.
Plays in order
The Knight of the Burning Pestle (1607)
A King and No King (1619)
The Maid's Tragedy (1619), with John Fletcher
Other books in order
The Scornful Lady (1616)
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All free classicsBeaumont and Fletcher's Works, Vol. 08 of 10
Beaumont and Fletcher's Works, Vol. 10 of 10
Beaumont and Fletcher's Works, Vol. 06 of 10
Beaumont and Fletcher's Works, Vol. 09 of 10
Beaumont and Fletcher's Works, Vol. 07 of 10
Beaumont and Fletcher's Works, Vol. 05 of 10
Philaster
Beaumont and Fletcher's Works, Vol. 04 of 10
The False One
The Spanish Curate
The Mad Lover, a Tragi-Comedy
The Works of Francis Beaumont and John Fletcher in Ten Volumes
The Elder Brother
The Faithful Shepherdess
About Francis Beaumont
Francis Beaumont was a dramatist in the English Renaissance theatre, most famous for his collaborations with John Fletcher.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Francis Beaumont FAQ
- How many books has Francis Beaumont written?
- Francis Beaumont published 3 plays and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Francis Beaumont's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Knight of the Burning Pestle.
- What is Francis Beaumont's last book?
- The Scornful Lady (1616).
- What is Francis Beaumont's most famous book?
- The Knight of the Burning Pestle (1607) is Francis Beaumont's most widely read book.
- Can I read Francis Beaumont's books for free?
- Yes. 23 books by Francis Beaumont 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.