H. W. Fowler books in order
British lexicographer and linguist
- Lived
- 1858–1933
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Books
- 3
H. W. Fowler published 1 novel and 2 other books, beginning with The King's English (1906). The best-known is A Dictionary of Modern English Usage (1926).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with H. W. Fowler
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A Dictionary of Modern English Usage
H. W. Fowler's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
A Dictionary of Modern English Usage (1926)
Other books in order
The King's English (1906)
The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Current English (1911)
About H. W. Fowler
Henry Watson Fowler was an English schoolmaster, lexicographer and commentator on the usage of the English language. He is notable for A Dictionary of Modern English Usage and his work on the Concise Oxford Dictionary, and was described by The Times as "a lexicographical genius".
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
H. W. Fowler FAQ
- How many books has H. W. Fowler written?
- H. W. Fowler published 1 novel and 2 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read H. W. Fowler's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with A Dictionary of Modern English Usage.
- What is H. W. Fowler's last book?
- A Dictionary of Modern English Usage (1926).
- What is H. W. Fowler's most famous book?
- A Dictionary of Modern English Usage (1926) is H. W. Fowler's most widely read book.
- Can I read H. W. Fowler's books for free?
- Yes. 1 book by H. W. Fowler is in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.