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Helena Blavatsky books in order

Russian occult writer

Lived
1831–1891
Country
Russia
Books
17

Helena Blavatsky published 3 novels, 1 novella, 1 short story collection, 4 non-fiction books and 8 other books, beginning with Isis Unveiled (1877). The best-known is The Secret Doctrine (1888).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Helena Blavatsky

Standalone novels in order

  1. Isis Unveiled (1877)

    660 pages

  2. The Key to Theosophy (1889)

    310 pages

  3. Helena Blavatsky (2004)

    220 pages

Novellas in order

  1. The Voice of the Silence (1889)

    97 pages

Short story collections in order

  1. Nightmare Tales (1892)

    139 pages

Non-fiction in order

  1. The Secret Doctrine (1888)

    520 pages

  2. The Theosophical Glossary (1892)

    389 pages

  3. The Secret Doctrine: Volumes I and II (1925)

    1474 pages

Other books in order

  1. H.p. Blavatsky to the Archbishop of Canterbury; an Open Letter (1887)

  2. From the Caves and Jungles of Hindustan (1892)

  3. A Modern Panarion (1895)

    504 pages

  4. Studies in Occultism (1895)

    191 pages

  5. Quotations (1912)

  6. The Secret Doctrine: The Synthesis of Science, Religion, and Philosophy (1917)

    405 pages

  7. Raja-yoga, or Occultism (1931)

    132 pages

  8. Personal Memoirs of H. P. Blavatsky (1937)

    323 pages

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About Helena Blavatsky

Helena Petrovna Blavatsky, often known as Madame Blavatsky, was a Russian and American mystic and writer who co-founded the Theosophical Society in 1875. She gained an international following as the primary founder of Theosophy as a belief system.

Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.

Helena Blavatsky FAQ

How many books has Helena Blavatsky written?
Helena Blavatsky published 3 novels, 1 novella, 1 short story collection, 4 non-fiction books and 8 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Helena Blavatsky's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Secret Doctrine.
What is Helena Blavatsky's last book?
The Theosophical Glossary (1892).
What is Helena Blavatsky's most famous book?
The Secret Doctrine (1888) is Helena Blavatsky's most widely read book.
Can I read Helena Blavatsky's books for free?
Yes. 10 books by Helena Blavatsky 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.