Havelock Ellis books in order
British physician, writer, and social reformer
- Lived
- 1859–1939
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Books
- 30
Havelock Ellis published 1 novella, 14 non-fiction books, 1 poetry collection and 14 other books, beginning with Psychology of Sex (1933).
Updated September 2026
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Psychology of Sex
Havelock Ellis's most-read book.
Novellas in order
Kanga Creek (1935)
Non-fiction in order
Studies in the Psychology of Sex (1896)
Studies in the Psychology of Sex, Vol. II (1897)
The Criminal (1900)
The Soul of Spain (1908)
Essays in War-time (1917)
Impressions and Comments (1920)
The Play-function of Sex (1921)
The Dance of Life (1923)
Affirmations (1926)
Views and Reviews (1932)
Psychology of Sex (1933)
Chapman (1934)
From Rousseau to Proust (1935)
My Life (1939)
Poetry in order
The Colour-sense in Literature (1931)
Other books in order
The New Spirit (1891)
Man and Woman: A Study of Human Secondary Sexual Characters (1894)
Sexual Selection in Man (1905)
Erotic Symbolism, the Mechanism of Detumescence, the Psychic State in Pregnancy (1906)
Sex in Relation to Society (1910)
The Evolution of Modesty (1910)
The World of Dreams (1911)
The Task of Social Hygiene (1912)
Studies in the Psychology of Sex, Vol. III (1913)
The Philosophy of Conflict, and Other Essays in War-time (1919)
Woman and the New Race (1920)
Man and Woman (1926)
Sex and Marriage (1951)
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About Havelock Ellis
Henry Havelock Ellis was an English physician, eugenicist, writer, progressive intellectual and social reformer who studied human sexuality. He co-wrote the first medical textbook in English on homosexuality in 1897, and also published works on a variety of sexual practices and inclinations, as well as on transgender psychology. He developed the notions of narcissism and autoeroticism, later adopted by psychoanalysis.
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Havelock Ellis FAQ
- How many books has Havelock Ellis written?
- Havelock Ellis published 1 novella, 14 non-fiction books, 1 poetry collection and 14 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Havelock Ellis's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Psychology of Sex.
- What is Havelock Ellis's last book?
- My Life (1939).
- What is Havelock Ellis's most famous book?
- Psychology of Sex (1933) is Havelock Ellis's most widely read book.
- Can I read Havelock Ellis's books for free?
- Yes. 15 books by Havelock Ellis 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.