Frank O'Hara books in order
American poet, art critic and writer
- Lived
- 1926–1966
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 12
Frank O'Hara published 1 novel, 7 poetry collections and 4 other books, beginning with Meditations in an Emergency (1967).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Frank O'Hara
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Meditations in an Emergency
Frank O'Hara's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Selected Poems (2003)
Poetry in order
Lunch Poems (1964)
Meditations in an Emergency (1967)
The Collected Poems of Frank O'Hara (1971)
The Selected Poems of Frank O'Hara (1974)
Early Writing (1977)
Poems Retrieved (1995)
The New York Poets (2004)
Other books in order
Jackson Pollock (1959)
Art Chronicles, 1954-1966 (1975)
Selected Plays (1978)
Give My Regards to Eighth Street (2004)
About Frank O'Hara
Francis Russell O'Hara was an American writer, poet, and art critic. A curator at the Museum of Modern Art, O'Hara became prominent in New York City's art world. O'Hara is regarded as a leading figure in the New York School, an informal group of artists, writers, and musicians who drew inspiration from jazz, surrealism, abstract expressionism, action painting, and contemporary avant-garde art movements.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Frank O'Hara FAQ
- How many books has Frank O'Hara written?
- Frank O'Hara published 1 novel, 7 poetry collections and 4 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Frank O'Hara's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Meditations in an Emergency.
- What is Frank O'Hara's last book?
- Meditations in an Emergency (1967).
- What is Frank O'Hara's most famous book?
- Meditations in an Emergency (1967) is Frank O'Hara's most widely read book.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.