George Santayana books in order
Spanish-American philosopher
- Lived
- 1863–1952
- Country
- Spain
- Books
- 35
George Santayana published 2 novels, 19 non-fiction books, 4 poetry collections and 10 other books, beginning with The Sense of Beauty (1896).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with George Santayana
Standalone novels in order
The Life of Reason (1905)
The Last Puritan (1935)
Non-fiction in order
The Sense of Beauty (1896)
Reason in Art (1913)
Winds of Doctrine (1913)
Little Essays Drawn from the Writings of George Santayana (1920)
Scepticism and Animal Faith (1923)
Dialogues in Limbo (1925)
The Works of George Santayana (1936)
Egotism in German Philosophy (1939)
Persons and Places (1944)
The Idea of Christ in the Gospels (1946)
Dominations and Powers (1951)
The Letters of George Santayana (1955)
America (1967)
Selected Critical Writings of George Santayana (1968)
The Birth of Reason & Other Essays (1968)
Physical Order and Moral Liberty (1969)
Reason in Common Sense (1980)
Poetry in order
Sonnets and Other Verses (1894)
Poems (1922)
Three Philosophical Poets (1945)
Other books in order
Lucifer (1899)
The Unknowable (1923)
Platonism and the Spiritual Life (1927)
Realms of (1927)
The Realm of Essence (1927)
The Realm of Matter (1930)
The Realm of Truth (1937)
The Background of My Life (Persons and Places) (Persons and Places) (1944)
The Wisdom of George Santayana (1964)
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About George Santayana
George Santayana was a Spanish American philosopher, essayist, poet, and novelist. Born in Spain, he moved to the United States at the age of eight.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
George Santayana FAQ
- How many books has George Santayana written?
- George Santayana published 2 novels, 19 non-fiction books, 4 poetry collections and 10 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read George Santayana's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Sense of Beauty.
- What is George Santayana's last book?
- Dominations and Powers (1951).
- What is George Santayana's most famous book?
- The Sense of Beauty (1896) is George Santayana's most widely read book.
- Can I read George Santayana's books for free?
- Yes. 12 books by George Santayana 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.