Geoffrey Chaucer books in order
14th century English poet and author
- Lived
- 1343–1400
- Country
- England
- Books
- 2
Geoffrey Chaucer published 1 novella and 1 short story collection, beginning with The Canterbury Tales (1387).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Geoffrey Chaucer
Novellas in order
A Treatise on the Astrolabe (1392)
Short story collections in order
The Canterbury Tales (1387)
Film and TV adaptations
- The Canterbury Tales (1972)Film · from The Canterbury Tales
Free to read
All free classicsChaucer's Works, Volume 2 — Boethius and Troilus
Chaucer's Works, Volume 3 — The House of Fame
Chaucer's Works, Volume 1 — Romaunt of the Rose
Chaucer's Works, Volume 6 — Introduction, Glossary, and Indexes
Troilus and Criseyde
Chaucer's Works, Volume 5 — Notes to the Canterbury Tales
Chaucer for Children
Dryden's Palamon and Arcite
About Geoffrey Chaucer
Geoffrey Chaucer was an English poet, writer and civil servant best known for The Canterbury Tales. He has been called the 'father of English literature', or alternatively, the 'father of English poetry'. He was the first writer to be buried in what has since become Poets' Corner in Westminster Abbey.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Geoffrey Chaucer FAQ
- How many books has Geoffrey Chaucer written?
- Geoffrey Chaucer published 1 novella and 1 short story collection that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Geoffrey Chaucer's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Canterbury Tales.
- What is Geoffrey Chaucer's last book?
- A Treatise on the Astrolabe (1392).
- What is Geoffrey Chaucer's most famous book?
- The Canterbury Tales (1387) is Geoffrey Chaucer's most widely read book.
- Which Geoffrey Chaucer books have been adapted?
- 1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including The Canterbury Tales (film, 1972).
- Can I read Geoffrey Chaucer's books for free?
- Yes. 9 books by Geoffrey Chaucer 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.