George William Russell books in order
Irish writer, editor, critic, poet, and artistic painter
- Lived
- 1867–1935
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Books
- 11
- Also writes as
- AE, Æ
George William Russell published 1 novel, 3 non-fiction books, 2 poetry collections, 1 play and 4 other books, beginning with Homeward (1894). The best-known is The Candle of Vision (1918).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with George William Russell
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The Candle of Vision
George William Russell's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
The Avatars (1933)
Non-fiction in order
The National (1916)
Thoughts for a Convention (1917)
The Candle of Vision (1918)
Poetry in order
Collected Poems (1913)
Plays in order
Deirdre (1907)
Other books in order
Homeward (1894)
The Hero in Man (1909)
Co-operation and Nationality (1912)
Imaginations and Reveries (1915)
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About George William Russell
George William Russell, who wrote with the pseudonym Æ, was an Irish writer, editor, critic, poet, painter and Irish nationalist. He was also a writer on mysticism, and a central figure in the group of devotees of theosophy which met in Dublin for many years.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
George William Russell FAQ
- How many books has George William Russell written?
- George William Russell published 1 novel, 3 non-fiction books, 2 poetry collections, 1 play and 4 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read George William Russell's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Candle of Vision.
- What is George William Russell's last book?
- The Avatars (1933).
- What is George William Russell's most famous book?
- The Candle of Vision (1918) is George William Russell's most widely read book.
- Does George William Russell write under a pen name?
- Yes: George William Russell has also published as AE and Æ.
- Can I read George William Russell's books for free?
- Yes. 7 books by George William Russell 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.