Henry Dudeney books in order
Puzzlist and mathematical games designer
- Lived
- 1857–1930
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Books
- 5
- Also writes as
- Sphinx
Henry Dudeney published 1 novel and 4 other books, beginning with The Canterbury Puzzles (1907). The best-known is Amusements in Mathematics (1917).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Henry Dudeney
Standalone novels in order
The Canterbury Puzzles (1907)
Other books in order
Amusements in Mathematics (1917)
Modern Puzzles and How to Solve Them (1926)
536 Puzzles & Curious Problems (1967)
300 Best Word Puzzles (1968)
About Henry Dudeney
Henry Ernest Dudeney was an English author and mathematician who specialised in logic puzzles and mathematical games. He is known as one of the foremost creators of mathematical puzzles.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Henry Dudeney FAQ
- How many books has Henry Dudeney written?
- Henry Dudeney published 1 novel and 4 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Henry Dudeney's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Amusements in Mathematics.
- What is Henry Dudeney's last book?
- The Canterbury Puzzles (1907).
- What is Henry Dudeney's most famous book?
- Amusements in Mathematics (1917) is Henry Dudeney's most widely read book.
- Does Henry Dudeney write under a pen name?
- Yes: Henry Dudeney has also published as Sphinx.
- Can I read Henry Dudeney's books for free?
- Yes. 2 books by Henry Dudeney 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.