Frederick Rolfe books in order
British writer, photographer and historian
- Lived
- 1860–1913
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Books
- 11
- Also writes as
- Frederick Austin, Ifor Williams, A. Crab Maid, A. W. Riter
Frederick Rolfe published 9 novels and 2 non-fiction books, beginning with Stories Toto Told Me (1898). The best-known is Hadrian the Seventh (1904).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Frederick Rolfe
Standalone novels in order
Stories Toto Told Me (1898)
How I Was Buried Alive (1899)
In His Own Image (1901)
Hadrian the Seventh (1904)
Don Tarquinio (1905)
Don Renato (1909)
The Weird of the Wanderer (1912)
Hubert's Arthur (1935)
The Desire and Pursuit of the Whole (1961)
Non-fiction in order
A History of the Borgias (1900)
About Frederick Rolfe
Frederick William Rolfe, better known as Baron Corvo, and also calling himself Frederick William Serafino Austin Lewis Mary Rolfe, was an English writer, artist, photographer and eccentric. He is known for the novel Hadrian the Seventh (1904).
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Frederick Rolfe FAQ
- How many books has Frederick Rolfe written?
- Frederick Rolfe published 9 novels and 2 non-fiction books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Frederick Rolfe's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Hadrian the Seventh.
- What is Frederick Rolfe's last book?
- The Weird of the Wanderer (1912).
- What is Frederick Rolfe's most famous book?
- Hadrian the Seventh (1904) is Frederick Rolfe's most widely read book.
- Does Frederick Rolfe write under a pen name?
- Yes: Frederick Rolfe has also published as Frederick Austin, Ifor Williams, A. Crab Maid and A. W. Riter.
- Can I read Frederick Rolfe's books for free?
- Yes. 3 books by Frederick Rolfe 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.