Henry Purcell books in order
English composer
- Lived
- 1659–1695
- Country
- England
- Books
- 5
Henry Purcell published 1 play and 4 other books, beginning with King Arthur (1691).
Updated September 2026
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King Arthur
Henry Purcell's most-read book.
Plays in order
King Arthur (1691)
Other books in order
A Song in the Double-dealler (1694)
Te Deum Et Jubilate (1707)
An Introduction to the Skill of Musick (1718)
The Fairy Queen (1969)
About Henry Purcell
Henry Purcell was an English composer and organist of the middle Baroque era. He was extremely prolific, his compositions including more than 100 songs, the tragic opera Dido and Aeneas, and incidental music to a version of Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream called The Fairy Queen. Purcell's musical style was uniquely English, although it incorporated Italian and French elements. Purcell is generally considered to be one of the greatest English composers.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Henry Purcell FAQ
- How many books has Henry Purcell written?
- Henry Purcell published 1 play and 4 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Henry Purcell's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with King Arthur.
- What is Henry Purcell's last book?
- A Song in the Double-dealler (1694).
- What is Henry Purcell's most famous book?
- King Arthur (1691) is Henry Purcell's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.