H. D. published 3 novels, 2 novellas, 1 short story collection, 2 non-fiction books, 4 poetry collections, 1 play and 5 other books, beginning with Sea Garden (1916). The best-known is Helen in Egypt (1961).
Updated September 2026
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Helen in Egypt
H. D.'s most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Bid Me to Live (1960)
Asphodel (1992)
The Mystery (2009)
Novellas in order
Nights (1986)
Paint It Today (1992)
Short story collections in order
Palimpsest (1926)
Non-fiction in order
End to Torment (1979)
The Gift (1982)
Poetry in order
Sea Garden (1916)
Collected Poems of H.d (1925)
Helen in Egypt (1961)
Hermetic Definition (1971)
Plays in order
Hippolytus Temporizes & Ion (2003)
Other books in order
The Walls Do Not Fall (1944)
Tribute to the Angels (1945)
Red Roses for Bronze (1988)
Tribute To Freud (2006)
Majic Ring (2009)
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About H. D.
Hilda Doolittle was an American modernist poet, novelist, and memoirist who wrote under the name H.D. throughout her life. Her career began in 1911 after she moved to London and co-founded the avant-garde Imagist group of poets with American expatriate poet and critic Ezra Pound. During this early period, her minimalist free verse poems depicting Classical motifs drew international attention. Eventually distancing herself from the Imagist movement, she experimented with a wider variety of forms, including fiction, memoir, and verse drama. Reflecting the trauma she experienced in London during the Blitz, H.D.'s poetic style from World War II until her death pivoted towards complex long poems on esoteric and pacifist themes.
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H. D. FAQ
- How many books has H. D. written?
- H. D. published 3 novels, 2 novellas, 1 short story collection, 2 non-fiction books, 4 poetry collections, 1 play and 5 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read H. D.'s books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Helen in Egypt.
- What is H. D.'s last book?
- Bid Me to Live (1960).
- What is H. D.'s most famous book?
- Helen in Egypt (1961) is H. D.'s most widely read book.
- Can I read H. D.'s books for free?
- Yes. 5 books by H. D. 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.