Henry Lawson books in order
Australian writer and poet
- Lived
- 1867–1922
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Books
- 8
Henry Lawson published 1 novel, 4 short story collections, 2 poetry collections and 1 other book, beginning with On the Track (1900). The best-known is While the Billy Boils (1905).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Henry Lawson
Standalone novels in order
Joe Wilson and His Mates (1902)
Short story collections in order
While the Billy Boils (1905)
Henry Lawson (1947)
Best Stories (1966)
Great Short Stories of the World (1972)
Poetry in order
On the Track (1900)
Other books in order
Children of the Bush (1902)
Free to read
All free classics
About Henry Lawson
Henry Archibald Hertzberg Lawson was an Australian writer and bush poet. Along with his contemporary Banjo Paterson, Lawson is among the best-known Australian poets and fiction writers of the colonial period and is often called Australia's "greatest short story writer".
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Henry Lawson FAQ
- How many books has Henry Lawson written?
- Henry Lawson published 1 novel, 4 short story collections, 2 poetry collections and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Henry Lawson's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with While the Billy Boils.
- What is Henry Lawson's last book?
- While the Billy Boils (1905).
- What is Henry Lawson's most famous book?
- While the Billy Boils (1905) is Henry Lawson's most widely read book.
- Can I read Henry Lawson's books for free?
- Yes. 8 books by Henry Lawson 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.